Prince of Cats (graphic novel)
| Prince of Cats | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the 2012 edition. | |
| Creator | Ronald Wimberly |
| Page count | 144 pages |
| Publisher | DC/Vertigo |
| Original publication | |
| Date of publication | 11 September 2012 |
Prince of Cats is a 2012 graphic novel by Ronald Wimberly.[1] The story focuses on Tybalt, a character from Romeo and Juliet, and is set in 1980s New York.[1][2] After being out of print for four years, the book was re-worked and re-released in 2016.[2]
Legendary Entertainment won the filming rights to the graphic novel in July 2018, with Lakeith Stanfield set to play the lead role of Tybalt.[3][4] Spike Lee is attached to direct.
References[]
- ^ a b Lehoczky, Etelka (13 November 2016). "'Prince Of Cats' Melds Comics, Hip-Hop And Shakespeare". NPR Books. NPR. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ a b Hennum, Shea; Rosberg, Caitlin; Sava, Oliver (15 November 2016). "Ron Wimberly's Prince Of Cats updates Shakespeare through '80s pastiche". A.V. Club. Onion Inc. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ Hughes, William (July 31, 2018). "Lakeith Stanfield is…The Prince Of Cats". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (July 31, 2018). "Legendary Lands Graphic Novel 'Prince Of Cats' As Star Vehicle For Lakeith Stanfield". Deadline. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
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