Jason Fuchs has signed on as the screenwriter for DC Entertainment’s Lobo film adaptation. In the past, he has worked on the scripts for a number of literary-themed movies such as Pan and Wonder Woman.
According to The Wrap, this alien being was first introduced in the Omega Men #3 comic book (published in 1983). It has been characterized as an anti-hero biker.
Here’s more from io9: “The intergalactic bounty hunter has long been a character Hollywood has wanted to adapt, but been afraid to. In that way, he’s similar to Deadpool, since both characters thrive on their R-rated aspects.” (via ComicBook.com)