After rumors started to spread of a potential Nova project from filmmaker Michael Waldron last week, sources now tell Deadline that the Chad Powers creator is developing a feature film around the comic at Marvel Studios. Insiders stress the project is still in early development but that Waldron is on board to pen the script with eye to directing the project if it moves forward.
Marvel Studios and reps for Waldron could not be reached for comment.
The studio had initially been developing the comic as a TV show with Sabir Pirzada penning the script but ultimately shelved that idea in 2025. Last week, the title came up again when Waldron’s WGA card was leaked with the project being listed as a credit leading to the reveal that Waldron had been brought on to tackle a new pitch.
