Considering his comic properties Wanted and Kick-Ass have become popular films and Nemesis is on it’s way to being one (as is Superior, if rumors are true), it should come as little surprise that comic author Mark Millar is going to be directing a film of his own.

What may be surprising? He’s already working on it.

In an exclusive scoop to IGN UK, Mark Millar released the first details for his directorial debut, titled Miracle Park.

The overall reveal was not very enlightening, but here was the first official statement on the film:

Miracle Park is the directorial debut from comic-book creator Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted, Nemesis, The Ultimates).

Set in contemporary Scotland, this dark, unique superhero story focuses on a group of animal rights activists who break into a low-level research laboratory to find a mile-long underground base owned and facilitated by the US government.

Described as The X-Men meets Trainspotting, Miracle Park breaks all the taboos of superhero cinema and offers a completely new take on the genre.

The movie is shot entirely on a hand-held camera, establishing a tone more consistent with Paranormal Activity or The Last Exorcism than a traditional superhero release.

Miracle Park is chilling, violent and a totally new experience in cinema. Miracle Park starts where other superhero movies draw the line.

Principal photography finishes at the end of October and Millar expects to be in post-production until January when the teaser trailer will be released.

Not surprisingly, Millar picks up where he left off in comics by pushing the envelope.  Considering he has no studios to listen to, or editors to please, it should be interesting to see the filmic version of Millar at his best and worst, definitively unleashed.

Keep your eyes on Miracle Park, it could be damned interesting.  As soon as more info is available, I’ll be sure to share it.

Source: IGN UK.