It’s been known for a while that the beloved manga and anime series One Punch Man is getting a film adaptation, but what’s new is Community co-creator Dan Harmon, along with fellow Rick and Morty contributor Heather Anne Campbell are now attached as writers.Revealed in a recent article from The Hollywood Reporter, the project has been helmed by the Fast series’ Justin Lin and the script has been handed over to the new pair, with Heather Anne Campbell confirming in a recent post on X.Dan Harmon. Image credit: Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for ReedPop.To anyone unfamiliar with One Punch Man: it’s the tale of a bald man with an inexplicable amount of strength that can win any battle, as the name suggests, in a single punch. The series is far more of a comedy than a traditional action Shonen, with main character Saitama mostly frustrated with the lack of challenge that this ability affords him, while trying to live his comfortable but solitary life without distraction.The series began in 2009 as a webcomic by creator One, and was later updated with new illustrations from Yusuke Murata as its popularity grew, with the Anime series beginning in 2015, originally handled by Madhouse, but since handed over to J.C. Staff for subsequent seasons.Heather Anne Campbell has written for television since 2008, with credits on SNL, The Eric Andre Show, and more, along with co-executive producing Rick and Morty since 2022 and co-hosting the Get Anime’d podcast. Dan Harmon has written for film and television since 1999.Mat Jones is IGN’s UK Social Coordinator, and will turn back into a pumpkin at midnight.
