The news broke last week in Variety that screenwriter Rob Edwards will be attaching to the Legion M project in development, Defiant. Rob has been brought on board to write a graphic novel adaptation of this feature film in development, which details the incredible true story of Civil War hero Captain Robert Smalls.

Rob Edwards’ prolific 13 year writing career spans both features and TV. His credits include two classic films for Walt Disney Feature Animation, the Academy Award nominated The Princess and the Frog and Treasure Planet. He has also written projects for Showtime, Sony, Mofac, and Marvel Studios, consulted on Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, and Frozen, and written/produced for iconic television shows including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Full House, and In Living Color.

“Knowing the influence that Captain Robert Smalls has, it encapsulates so much more than his heroics during the Civil War. I wanted to be able to really dive in for a comprehensive retelling for people who aren’t familiar with his story. By working with Legion M and being able to expand this into a graphic novel before transitioning into a film, I think it’s a great way to introduce an American hero to so many new audiences.” - Rob Edwards

Collaborating alongside Legion M on the project are Marvin “Krondon” Jones III (Black Lightning, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse), award-winning best-selling author Robert Blake Whitehill, the Wolper Organization (Roots) and legendary actor, director, producer and Legion M advisor Bill Duke (Mandy, Predator, Black Lightning).

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Onward & Upward,

Paul, Jeff, Terri L, David, Eric, Michelle, Terri P, Mandy, Taylor, Brandi, Greg, Prophetess, Clare, Ramona, Chris, Tyler, Olivia and the rest of the Legion M team

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