Although '' The Black Pearl '' was originally co-written with his cousin , Eric Johnson , as a screenplay , Hamill has reported difficulties getting Hollywood to make a film adaptation that matches his vision for the project . He first expressed a strong desire to direct a film version of the story in January 1996 , months before the first issue hit newsstands . Hamill has allowed multiple production deals to elapse and announced several projected dates for the start of filming . At the L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival on April 17 , 2010 , Hamill announced he secured backing from British investors for a $ 7-million budget , and that he will direct the film . He made a formal announcement at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2010 . Hamill described his vision for the project as a " dark , edgy thriller " and that he would be seeking an " R " rating for the completed film
L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival
L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival
The Black Pearl (comics)