Leterrier In A Clash of the Titans Hulk director takes on Greek gods Source: Variety
Straight off the success of The Incredible Hulk, Louis Leterrier is wasting no time in lining up his next project. He'll direct a remake of Clash of the Titans, the Greek epic best remembered for Ray Harryhausen's special effects and Harry Hamlin's bouffant 'do.
Warners greenlit the film, which they are unsurprisingly planning to shoot against green screen in a 300-stylee, as soon as Leterrier signed on, based on a new script by Lawrence Kasdan. But the story of Perseus, and his quest to rescue the princess Andromeda through a series of adventures against terrifying beasties and gods, isn't going to have a smooth route to the screen.
That's because Relativity Media have got another Greek-god themed film in development, War of the Gods, to be directed by Tarsem Singh. That's due to start production by the end of the year, and with such similar themes it's possible that there will be a "chariot race" (groan) into production, with the loser dropping out (see: Baz Luhrman's Alexander the Great). But hey! There's room for more than one piece of Greek mythology in 2010, right? After all, War is about Theseus and Clash is about Perseus, so it's a completely dufferent story.
But in a spirit of conciliation, Empire has two suggestions to resolve any feud. First of all, why not cast the same actors as the gods in both and carry them across, in a Marvel-inspired tie-in? Secondly, why not give the Greeks a rest and have a look at Irish mythology, which has lots more mystical salmon and tougher heroes?
Most importantly, howeevr, let's hope that whatever version makes it manages to create effects as spectacular and charming as Harryhausen's - check out a sample here if you're not familiar with the original film.
Greek mythology is amazing and it's great to actually see it turned into film now that we have technology that can support the gods and the monsters of these stories. I don't think that Irish mythology, has tougher heroes. and for God sake you have a greek name...
also i hate the fact that this weirdo who worked on this stupid movie will touch my country's mythology... ... Read More
I think Leterrier is definitely one to watch, I have liked his stuff so far and if the studio let him off the leash a bit and let him really do his own thing there could be a smash hit on the way. ... Read More
L: My name is Legion
Err... Since when was "The Incredible Hulk" successful? It will be lucky if it breaks even at the BO.ldwide numbers have already topped the costs of the movie, which honestly were ridiculous to begin with IMHO. So, it was a success in that it hasn't lost money, and will likely make more with DVD/Blu-ray sales.
L: My name is Legion
As for "Clash of the Titans", I've always had a soft spot for the original, but I was not necessarily averse to ... Read More
L: Helen OHara
I always think that they missed a chance a few years back; they should've cast Colin Farrell as Cuchulainn instead of letting him go off to do Alexander. He's ely dull uote] ... Read More
Clash is a great film, and as a kid I remmeber being terrified silly when the Kracken went on the rampage. I'd love to see an update on this. And my mythology may be a little sketchy, but are Perseus and Theseus not actually one in the same characters? I could be wrong......
As for Irish mythology, yeah, bring it on. But first how about that long awaited Slaine adaption? That would get my pants all sticky....... ... Read More
L: Barry
An Táin would actually make a great story.
As would any story about any of the red branch knights.
Diarmuid and Gráinne's story is very like Tristan and Iseult, but with more boars.
Cúchulainn is my favourite though.
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I always think that they missed a chance a few years back; they should've cast Colin Farrell as Cuchulainn instead of letting him go off to do Alexander. He's probably a bit too old now, alas. ... Read More
