Ta-Nehisi Coates to write new 'Superman' film produced by J.J. Abrams

Ta-Nehisi Coates, the acclaimed essayist and novelist who expanded the world of Wakanda for Marvel, will write the script for a new "Superman” film. Photo: AP and DC Comics

Ta-Nehisi Coates, the acclaimed essayist and novelist who expanded the world of Wakanda for Marvel comics, will write the script for a new Superman film from Warner Bros.

The studio announced Friday that Coates will pen the screenplay for an upcoming Superman film that's early in development. J.J. Abrams will produce. No director or star has yet been announced.