Watchmen/Hellboy Producer Llyod Levin Tackles Terry Moore’s Echo
By Russ Fischer/July 21, 2009 11:40 am EST
I tuned out of Strangers in Paradise a long time ago, but Moore’s work definitely has qualities that differentiate it from everything else on the market. Besides his adherence to black and white work (when doing his own stories) Moore is known for creating strong, unique female characters. That makes Echo an interesting option for a film adaptation, as Julie Martin is a woman with a lot of normal problems that are made intense by her involvement with the military. (No surprise that Moore has done some writing on Spider-Man, as he’s got sensibilities reminiscent of the Stan Lee impulse from Marvel’s early days.) Levin also has a real character-driven angle; just look at Hellboy and Watchmen for examples. He’s also got The Rocketeer, Mystery Men, Boogie Nights and Tomb Raider on his list — all efforts that at least attempt to put character in the prime position.
