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John Cusack Cites Studio Interference, Debuts “Momo” Graphic Novel

7/26/2026

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At Comic-Con, John Cusack said studio interference pushed him toward smaller projects and his graphic novel Momo.
He created Momo with illustrator Ignacio Noé and no editorial committee.
He recalled a 2014 Guardian interview noting a shift from “one for you, one for them” to “six for them” film deals.
He cited recent roles in Fog of War (2023), Detective Chinatown 1900, and Decoded (2024).

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At Comic-Con, John Cusack said studio interference pushed him toward smaller projects and his graphic novel Momo.
He created Momo with illustrator Ignacio Noé and no editorial committee.
He recalled a 2014 Guardian interview noting a shift from “one for you, one for them” to “six for them” film deals.
He cited recent roles in Fog of War (2023), Detective Chinatown 1900, and Decoded (2024).