Vaughn eyes Millar's 'American Jesus'

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Matthew Vaughn is in talks to reunite with comic writer Mark Millar for a big screen adaptation of his American Jesus series, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Vaughn, who collaborated with Millar on upcoming superhero film Kick-Ass, is eyeing the religious-themed comic as his next directing project. The story involves the return of Christ in the modern day, signalling a battle with the Antichrist to save humanity.

The comic started as a three-issue miniseries under the name Chosen in 2004. Millar later retitled the series American Jesus and plans to release a second instalment, The Resurrection, later this year.

The American Jesus movie is being targeted for a summer start date.