Watch the Trailer for The Spirit

A new teaser has been released on the Internet for the action drama The Spirit, written and directed by Frank Miller (Sin City, 300).

Adapted from the Will Eisner newspaper strip, The Spirit follows the life of a former police officer (Gabriel Macht) who mysteriously comes back to life to fight crime in Central City.  He is tracking the steps of his sworn enemy, the Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), to prevent him from destroying the city.  He must also avoid falling for the charms of several women with secret plans, including Sand Saref (Eva Mendes).  Is she the love of his life, or a true enemy in disguise?

The film also stars Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King, Dan Lauria, Stana Katic, Johnny Simmons and Louis Lombardi.  The Spirit opens in theatres on December 25.