Jamie Foxx's 'King Spawn' Officially Begins Filming at Blumhouse

Production has officially begun on Blumhouse’s long-awaited Spawn reboot, now titled King Spawn, according to a report from Scified. The film stars Jamie Foxx as the iconic supernatural antihero.

Official social media channels for the movie shared a photo announcing that cameras have started rolling. The project has been in development at Blumhouse Productions since 2017, marking the end of a nearly ten-year journey to bring the character back to the screen.

Who is writing the King Spawn script?

The film enlisted three screenwriters to develop a fresh screenplay: Scott Silver (Joker), Malcolm Spellman (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), and rising screenwriter Matt Mixon. They collaborated on the new script for the project. Creator Todd McFarlane, who had previously written an earlier version and intended to direct, continues to serve as a producer.

What is the story behind the film?

According to the official premise, the story follows NYPD detective Twitch Williams as he investigates a series of grisly murder scenes perpetrated by the mysterious supernatural vigilante Spawn. The film is described as an action-horror project, exploring themes of a pact with the devil and featuring an antihero protagonist.

McFarlane has acknowledged that bringing in experienced filmmakers and writers was the best path forward for the project's growing scope. Stay tuned for further updates on casting and an official release date as filming continues.