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‘Resident Evil’ Producer Carter Swan Developing Keenspot Comic Book ‘The Crying Boy’ For Film
Producer Carter Swan, known for his work on high-profile video game adaptations including Resident Evil and The Last of Us, is developing a film version of the comic book series The Crying Boy. The project marks another step in Keenspot's expansion into film and television, following previous successful adaptations like Marry Me.
The Crying Boy, published by Keenspot in 2024, was created by writer Niall O'Rourke and artist Rob Moran. The horror comic follows a widow in Queens who must protect her son when he befriends a haunting painting that serves as a vessel for an ancient demon targeting children throughout history. The comic has already achieved notable success, earning a Ringo Award nomination for Best Single Issue or Short Story, currently in its third printing, with a deluxe collection scheduled for 2027 via Simon & Schuster. Swan, who spent nearly eight years as a senior producer at PlayStation Productions and earned Emmy nominations in 2023 and 2025 for his work on The Last of Us, will develop the adaptation alongside scriptwriter Rona Mark.
In short
- Resident Evil producer Carter Swan is adapting the Keenspot comic The Crying Boy for film
- The 2024 comic about a demon-possessed painting has already achieved critical recognition and multiple printings
- Swan has strong credentials from Emmy-nominated work on high-profile video game adaptations
Explained simply
The Crying Boy is a horror comic published by Keenspot, created by writer Niall O'Rourke and artist Rob Moran. The story follows a widow in Queens who must protect her son when he befriends a haunted painting that serves as a vessel for an ancient demon targeting children throughout history. Since its 2024 publication, the comic has garnered a Ringo Award nomination for Best Single Issue or Short Story and reached its third printing.
Carter Swan is a producer with experience in film and television adaptations. He spent nearly eight years as a senior producer at PlayStation Productions developing video game-based projects, and has produced acclaimed adaptations including Resident Evil and The Last of Us. His work on The Last of Us earned him Emmy nominations in 2023 and 2025.
Comic book properties are regularly adapted for film and television. Keenspot has previously overseen successful adaptations of its works. The involvement of producers with established track records like Swan in comic-based projects reflects an established pattern of such properties being developed with significant industry backing.
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