Failed HBO television show Preacher is now making its jump to the big-screen, as Sony Pictures and Original Films have landed the film rights to the popular comic book series.

Created back in the ‘90s by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, the series followed a preacher possessed by Genesis, a supernatural entity that could rival the power of God. He is joined by an old girlfriend and an Irish vampire in a journey across America to find God, who has apparently ditched his duties in heaven.

Sam Mendes (Jarhead) is set to direct, with Neal Moritz and Jason Netter producing.