Watchmen movie

[Rongi]

Producer Lloyd Levin ("Tomb Raider 2: Cradle of Life") told IGN FilmForce.

Levin reports that they have a completed script from David Hayter ("X-Men"), "that absolutely celebrates the book. It's a great adaptation of it. It's very faithful."

Levin said that they have no intention of trying to dumb-down the material, but rather "approach whatever you do with as much seriousness as possible and give it as much dignity as it deserves."

Hayter is still a contender to direct but there is no timetable for starting pre-production of "Watchmen."

I hope to GOD this movie never sees the light of day.

[Anonymous]

One of these days, I hope to find an interview in which a director admits that he will try to dumb down a lot of the original material.

[Rongi]

It's like Alan Moore doesn't give a fuck who directs it. I mean come on, LXG was unacceptable. From Hell wasn't bad though.

[Professor Cool]

Did they cancel the Preacher Movie? I hope so...

[Rongi]

There's...going to be a...preacher movie...?????

Goodbye cruel world, you've mocked me for the last time.

[Zbu Manowar]

One of these days, I hope to find an interview in which a director admits that he will try to dumb down a lot of the original material.

Or decide that the costumes that have been worn for the past twenty years are 'too childish' and replace them all with black leather. Yup, reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal faithful.

My guess is the Watchmen will now be a bunch of teenagers who have problems 'fitting in' so they can make back their money and give Moore the finger for money regarding a sequel.

[pjalne]

I hear Moore has read the script and is very happy with it.

[Protoclown]

Alan Moore evidently does not care what happens to the movies based on his work. I've heard that once he sells the rights, he figures it's in someone else's hands and he doesn't interfere nor care. I don't think he's watched the film versions of any of his movies. In interviews he's indicated a complete lack of interest in them.

[pjalne]

Also know as the Steven King approach.

[Rongi]

I'd laugh if I werent so depressed that they might make a Preacher movie :(

[Protoclown]

James Marsden (Cyclops from the X-Men movies) will be playing Jessie Custer. I could see him pulling it off (maybe...evidently he's VERY enthusiastic about the role) and I'm glad that they're not going for just a "big name".

[Rongi]

I'm sorry I just can't see that. I could see the guy who played Wolverine do Jesse, but cyclops? I have my doubts :/