Back in May, we brought you the news directly from Vin Diesel, saying that writer/director David Twohy told him that Riddick could film this summer, though he would have to take a pay cut to make it a “true R-rated film”. Then in June, we brought you some awesome concept art that Twohy posted on his own blog.

Now, Deisel has posted some new concept art over on his Facebook page, along with the following statement:

“In the spirit of Creative Sundays…

Concept art and Key frames allow a production to explore possibilities before actually committing to film. The road to the “R” rating, that so many of you were vocal about, has been a long one. The advantage however, (never empower the negatives) was that we were allowed a really extensive preproduction. The art work is so good, the artists have really outdone themselves in illustrating this world at it’s early stage.

When this film comes to the screen… know that you willed it into being!”

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Synopsis:

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick (Diesel) fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction.

Riddick is slated to hit theaters in 2012.