Mort, The Dead Teenager

Genre: Fantasy/Comedy/Comic Book Adaptation.

Studio: Dreamworks SKG.
Production Company: Unknown.

Project Phase: Development Hell.

Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet.
Who's Making It: John Payson, Larry Hama (Screenwriters); Gabrielle Kelly, Zachary Feuer (Producers); based upon the comic book created by Larry Hama and published by Marvel Comics.

Premise: Mort is just your average teen, living on Long Island, slacking off, whatever. Then one day his life changed forever -- when he was smacked by a train and is beheaded. Oh, and he dies too. But that's only the beginning, because he meets Teen Death, son of the big D, and must then go around haunting those he knew in life.

Release Date: Unknown.

Comments: If you're a comics fan and you're saying to yourself right now, "Who?" don't feel bad -- you're not the only one. Feuer said in Variety, "We really feel this little comic will help contribute to the resurgence of Marvel, even though the company almost didn't realize it owned the comic."

Rumors: Unknown.

Scoop Feedback:

[Page draft submitted by 'Widgett'.

August 18, 1998... Reportedly, this is one of the many Marvel films that's actually in good shape. We've heard that all it needs is the right director and it's off to the races. [Originally appeared in Variety; scoop provided by 'Widgett', who secretly wishes Dario Argento would direct this film.]



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