Slashfilm has uncovered news on Besson's next project, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec, a sortof French globetrotting Lara Croft who investigates the occult political corruption and whatever else strikes her fancy. The series is based on a series of comic strips that were then published as novels in 1976. In typical Luc Besson fashion, the film is set to star former weather girl Louise Bourgoin, for my money one of the hottest women on the planet. She made her American debut in a little film that came out late last year called The Girl from Monaco. Say hello, Ms. Bourgoin!
Besson is reportedly aiming to turn this into an ongoing franchise, so how he plans to adapt each of the novels is still up in the air. Rumors are it could be a trilogy, but nothing seems to be confirmed yet. Whatever his decision, I'll be there to see it. The newly released poster for the film is below, and it's simple and beautiful. Just like I would expect it to be. The film is expected to be released in France in April of next year, so expect a limited domestic rollout a few months later.
