John Cusack Embraces Civil Rights Comics, Teases Possible ‘Momo’ Film Adaptation |

The actor said that graphic novels are the closest thing to making movies, which allows him to tell stories completely free.

John Cusack, who is known for singing in beloved films including ‘Say Anything’, ‘High Fidelity’ and ‘Serendipity,’ has opened up about why he gave up stardom in big films to focus on fiction. The 60-year-old actor cited creative freedom as the tool behind his transformation, revealing during an interview that his new graphic novel “Momo” represents the artistic independence that filmmaking no longer allows.According to Variety, Cusack discussed her artistic journey while promoting ‘Momo’, a color book illustrated by Ignacio Noé. The book said the project follows two fugitives who form an unlikely alliance in 1972 as they seek to retrieve old footage of TV legend Jackie Gleason, combining sci-fi and political.

John Cusack praises graphic novels for their ability to tell stories in movies

When asked what inspired him to translate his ideas into visual form, Cusack revealed the medium’s storytelling ability. “I always thought it was the closest thing to a movie,” he said. “You choose to shoot, it’s very artistic.”

Cusack praised the project because it was created by himself and artist Ignacio Noé without any change of committee or studio management. Photo credit (Instagram)

The actor explained more about his production process, saying that his style allowed him to tell a story without the constraints that come with traditional filmmaking. “I thought, I want to tell a story, but I didn’t want to tell a story,” Cusack said.

John Cusack prioritizes control over studio interference and committee decisions

The actor revealed the financial and production challenges that came with making studio films. “When you ask someone to put $20 or $30 million in a bank account to make a movie, they want to have an idea, and they’re scared of everything,” he said.Working with photographer Ignacio Noé was a liberating experience. “This was like, I wrote it, and I said, ‘I love this story,’ and then I got this beautiful, amazing artist, Ignacio Noé, to do the illustrations, so no one edited anything I wrote or drew.

The actor said he would happily return if his graphic novel was turned into a feature film. Photo credit (Instagram)

Cusack asserted that the independence he experienced with ‘Momo’ represents something very rare in modern entertainment. “There’s no bull, and there’s no committee. There’s no computer in Seattle running the test,” he said, pointing out that the project is “anti-algorithm.”

John Cusack opened up about his role in the movie “Momo”.

Although she has retired from traditional film production, Cusack has expressed interest in returning to acting if her screenplay receives the green light for a film adaptation. “If fans love ‘Momo’ enough for a studio to greenlit a movie, they’d love to star in a sequel,” he said.This marks the debut of Cusack’s novel, although he also wrote a 2016 documentary titled ‘Things That Can and Won’t Be Said’. This project marks his biggest shift towards independent productions that prioritize artistic vision over commercial ideas.

Sister Joan Cusack is stepping out of the spotlight after an 11-year hiatus

Cusack isn’t the only one in her family who has left the entertainment industry. In May, her older sister Joan Cusack made her first appearance on the red carpet since September 2015, ending a long absence of more than a decade. He attended the premiere of ‘Toy Story 5’ in London, which shows a huge return to the public.

John Cusack criticizes many modern films, expressing doubts about others

Earlier this year, Cusack shared her feelings about filmmaking when asked about the sequel during a December screening of her 1989 film “Say Anything.” “I was lucky that I never had the desire, or nobody asked me to do anything else,” he said, laughing.However, he added one possibility. “There is one that I think would be interesting to do, which would be ‘1408’. Because… I think today, you know, many films suck,” said the artist, emphasizing his strong criticism of contemporary films and his preference for many production choices.‘Momo’ is set to release on September 29.