"Megalopolis: From Film to Graphic Novel, a New Sibling Story"

In 2024, no film sparked as much controversy and conversation as Francis Ford Coppola’s *Megalopolis*. This ambitious, unconventional epic instantly became the center of attention following its premiere at the previous year's Cannes Film Festival, drawing both acclaim and criticism throughout the year. Now, Coppola is set to expand the universe of *Megalopolis* into a new medium, with the release of a graphic novel adaptation.

Titled *Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel*, the book is slated for release in October by Abrams ComicArts, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The graphic novel will be penned by Chris Ryall, known for his adaptations of works by renowned genre writers such as Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, and Clive Barker. The illustrations will be crafted by Jacob Phillips, whose notable works include *Newburn* and *That Texas Blood*.

Coppola expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “I was pleased to put the idea of a graphic novel in the competent hands of Chris Ryall with the idea that, although it was inspired by my film *Megalopolis*, it didn’t necessarily have to be limited by it. I hoped the graphic novel would take its own flight, with its own artists and writer so that it would be a sibling of the film, rather than just an echo.” He further praised the efforts of Ryall, Phillips, and the Abrams ComicArts team, noting, “It confirms my feeling that art can never be constrained, but rather always a parallel expression, and part of the bounty we can make available to our patrons, audiences and readers.”

*Megalopolis* tells the story of a visionary architect, portrayed by Adam Driver, who is driven by a destiny to construct a futuristic utopian city. His ambitious project pits him against the city's mayor, played by Giancarlo Esposito, who is determined to thwart his plans for transforming New Rome into *Megalopolis*—a narrative deeply rooted in Roman mythology.

While the film is not yet available for streaming, it can be rented or purchased from various digital platforms where movies are sold.