Steven Spielberg set to produce WW2 superhero adventure Blackhawk

The Blackhawk squadron continued well into the modern era, crossing over with Superman and Batman, before being cancelled in the 1970s. There have been several attempts to revive the title over the ensuing years.

Blackhawk is evidently a passion project for Spielberg, who has been connected with the title since the mid-1980s. As yet the storyline is unknown but a retro take on the character set in the early days of WW2 would sit well with his interest in Indiana Jones.

David Koepp, who has worked with Spielberg on films such as Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is set to write the film’s script.

“We are so proud to be the studio behind Steven Spielberg’s latest hit, and are thrilled to be working with him again on this new action adventure,” said Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich. “We can’t wait to see what new ground he will break in introducing ‘Blackhawk’ to movie audiences worldwide.”