Danny Boyle On His Upcoming Projects Exclusive: Judge Dredd, Porno & more
Danny Boyle came into the Empire office yesterday for a chat about his much-praised, utterly lovely Slumdog Millionaire, and our keen-eyed readers took the chance to quiz him on a few upcoming projects to which his name has been attached. While the transcript of the webchat is now online here, we've pulled out the highlights for those of you in a hurry.
First of all, there's Judge Dredd. While Boyle's name has not been explicitly attached to the second attempt at 2000AD's flagship character, the fact that his production company DNA got hold of the rights and started movement on a new version last summer had led to a wealth of internet rumours about his involvement. But don't go holding your breath for Danny Boyle's Dredd: "Where has this come from? Someone asked me about Judge Dredd the other day! [Once we remind him that DNA has the rights] Well... ha! I hated the last version of it; I can't imagine the next one will be any better."
And there's more bad news: Boyle was once attached to Terry Pratchett's Bromeliad trilogy (Truckers, Diggers and Wings), but that interesting project has now been shelved. "It's fallen apart. Frank Cotrell Boyce (Millions) and I were going to do it for DreamWorks but sadly no longer. Sorry about that – wonderful novel(s)."
And then the one that everyone wanted an answer to: what about Irving Welsh's sequel to Trainspotting, Porno? Would Boyle be back for that? "Just waiting for the original actors to age. Help them if you can. Take them out drinking – get them away from the spas and those moisturisers!"
Boyle also revealed that he had recently been asked to do a remake of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, and that he thought it was time to do a film with a woman as the central character. For more from him, head to the full transcript for more.
With comments like that from Danny Boyle who 'apparently' wasn't aware that his production company DNA had bought the rights to Judge Dredd (does this guy talk to his staff or do a bunch of monkeys run his company for him, probably both). Why buy the rights if you have no interest in the character, strange man indeed.
Another question put to Danny: 'Hi Danny, would you ever like to make a super hero comic book type movie in the future?
No. Not a great fan of superhero movies. We need those e... Read More
I really wish he could get Porno rolling. One of my all time favourite books and I think as good as Trainspotting. It could make an excellent flick. ... Read More
L: samedizombie
Love the idea of another Dredd movie, I enjoyed the first, (odd that it's slagged off but it always gets 4 stars from the reviewers when it's on TV.) Keep Danny Boyle away. Sunshine is one of the worst films I've seen and I certainly don't think he's all that. just because someone "speaks their mind," (yawn!) It doesn't make them cool.
o. I don't suppose it'd be cool to call you a Twonk, then? Ha ha. You really like the Jugge Dredd movie? Like, as in 'seriously' not w... Read More
Love the idea of another Dredd movie, I enjoyed the first, (odd that it's slagged off but it always gets 4 stars from the reviewers when it's on TV.) Keep Danny Boyle away. Sunshine is one of the worst films I've seen and I certainly don't think he's all that. just because someone "speaks their mind," (yawn!) It doesn't make them cool. ... Read More
L: arkhams_finest
first i'm sickened by the news of a possible Speilberg/Will Smith Oldboy remake and now a Danny Boyle Sympathy for Lady Vengence....... i really admire Mr Boyle and think he is a truly talented film maker........ buy please please please PLEASE leave the Sympathy trilogy alone!! there is no joy to be had by the western world butching these gems!
o need to worry, he turned it down. He said it was a silly idea anyway, if I remember the webchat correctly.
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Oh please God. Let Danny direct/produce Judge Dredd! We really need a correct awesome movie of this behemoth. I mean, Dredd is so packed full of action and deep stories. Ok ok, his dialogue is often reduced to "Drokk" & "Stomm" but that never stopped him being involved in cracking stories. ... Read More
I love how down to earth and forward he is. "I hated the last version of it; I can't imagine the next one will be any better.". Ha ha. Brilliant. ... Read More
The originals are sacred and will always be revered. But people will see those when the remakes come out... yes , even if they are mediocre. Some remakes even do a good job... go figure! ... Read More
first i'm sickened by the news of a possible Speilberg/Will Smith Oldboy remake and now a Danny Boyle Sympathy for Lady Vengence....... i really admire Mr Boyle and think he is a truly talented film maker........ buy please please please PLEASE leave the Sympathy trilogy alone!! there is no joy to be had by the western world butching these gems! ... Read More
