While he may not have the same popularity as Spiderman or Ghost Rider, thanks to Sony Pictures’ recent acquisition, Valiant Comics’ Bloodshot is going to have his day in the sun. According to Deadline New York, Sony Pictures recently acquired the film rights to the Valiant Comics anti-hero after reading a spec script from Jeff Wadlow (“Never Back Down”)

“Bloodshot” is a 1990’s comic book series that follows Angelo Mortalli, a hired mobster/killer who is framed by the very mob he is supposed to be working with. Mortalli enters witness protection only to be exploited by his FBI handler and forced to undergo a scientific experiment that turns him into a nanite-powered super soldier. “Bloodshot” is one of Valiant Comics’ most successful comic book franchises, spanning 70 issues and two volumes since 1992.

Matthew Vaughn, who produced critically-lauded comic book films “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men: First Class,” was originally reported to be attached to a Bloodshot film adaptation; however, he seemingly is no longer going to be a part of the development. Instead, Neal Moritz, producer of various films including “I Am Legend” and the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, is set to produce the Bloodshot live action feature.

With the project in its earliest stages, not much else is known about the film, but with a lesser-known comic book hero and a deep history of violent and action-packed stories to pull from, Bloodshot is definitely capable of turning into a successful movie franchise.

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Outside of DC and Marvel franchises, what other comic book characters would you like to see get the film treatment?

[Via Deadline]