He thinks that superheroes have established themselves as a beloved genre of their own, with their own levels of success. They provide audiences with spectacle and excitement, which they crave. Nevertheless, he also thinks that movies need to offer something unusual, new and exciting to the audience. Chris McKay, the director of Renfield, agrees with Kirkman and thinks that superheroes have been a part of our culture since the ’30s, and will continue to evolve and change as audiences and tastes change.
Ben Schwartz, who stars alongside Nicolas Cage in Renfield, admits his love for comic book movies, and states that he would love to play Plastic Man or take on a role in the DC Universe, particularly with James Gunn in charge. Schwartz is excited about Renfield’s blend of superhero and horror genres and thinks that this blend is a risk that could potentially pay off.
