A feature adaptation for one of the most depraved comics ever, Crossed, is on the way from director Rob Jabbaz (The Sadness), and it’s found its cast.
Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why) and Ash Santos (American Horror Story) will lead the ensemble cast, THR reports.
They’ll play Stan and Cindy, the leaders of a group of strangers thrown together as they attempt to escape northward away from the infected known as the Crossed. In this world, those affected by a mysterious disease appear to have a cross on their foreheads and follow their worst impulses. They’re the equivalent of zombies, but a lot meaner and psychotic without losing intellect.
The rest of the cast includes Ethan Jones Romero (Law & Order) as Thomas; Kyla Hee (Psychosis) as Kelly; Chido Nwokocha (Top Gun: Maverick) as Kitrick; Spenser Granese (Dope Thief) as Brett; Bob Morley (The 100) as Randall; Ana Mulvoy Ten (American Crime) as Sheena; Steven Hack (Little Death) as ‘Geoff; and newcomer Lorenzo Ross as Patrick.
Owen Harn (Cobra Kai) will lead the infected Crossed as the villain Horsecock, along with Fedor Steer (Haunted Mansion) as Face and Kelvin Adekunle (City of Love) as Stump. Angie Campbell will play Amy, and Peter Falls is set as Joel.
Crossed comic creator Garth Ennis, who also created The Boys and Preacher, penned the script, based on the original 10 issues of his Jacen Burrows-illustrated comic published by Avatar Press between 2008 and 2010.
“Fans of Crossed have speculated on our cast for some time, and in the spirit of helping all Crossed fans survive the coming apocalypse, we are pleased to reveal our exceptional cast who are bringing Garth’s thrilling and horror-filled comic series to life on screen,” said producer Carl Choi of Six Studios, who’s backing the project.
Those familiar with Crossed know just how gnarly the comic could get, though this list of depraved and disturbing moments gives an idea. Considering director Rob Jabbaz drew inspiration from Ennis’ comic for his feature debut, well, we’re likely in for a brutal time.
Crossed is now in post-production after wrapping photography in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more on this depraved horror adaptation as we learn it.