Would You Rather: Kevin Smith in Outer Space or in Superhero Spandex?
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Seems writer-director Kevin Smith finally opened up a little bit regarding that outer space comedy he wants to shoot after Red State, telling The Hollywood Reporter it revolves around the relationship between a father and son, and will cost upwards of $50 million -- making it Smith's most expensive film yet. He tells THR, "The moment someone steps out of the spaceship, it's going to cost a little more." Smith has said previously that he'd love for Seth Rogen to star, though casting this puppy still seems a far way away. While a first draft of the script is done and has apparently drifted through the hands of execs at The Weinstein Co., nothing is confirmed and the project currently does not have a home. So we'll see.But here's my question: Now that Smith is taking some more risks with his work (forget the outer space comedy -- Red State is a "dramatic tale of a domestic terrorist in the Heartland"), would you rather him stick to original ideas or take on one of the many superheroes he holds so near and dear to his heart? The man has dabbled a bunch in the comic book world, he's written a Superman script -- he obviously knows these characters, knows their fanbase, knows what works and what doesn't ... and so why not get a little nutty?
Of course, having spoken to Kevin recently, I know he's not interested in pursuing that route, but I'd be curious to hear what you think.
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10-17-2008 @ 11:45AM
Greg Holkan said...
Well, Smith's reason for passing on Green Hornet was, if I remember correctly, that he wasn't sure he could handle a big, effects driven movie of that nature. I say he should do the space father/son thing first, as that's going to be more effects driven, and will let him get comfortable with that sort of thing. Then, after that's in the can, see how he felt about handling a flick with effects and see if we can twist his arm about doing a superhero flick.
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10-17-2008 @ 12:32PM
the_kid said...
Kevin Smith knows what he's doing, keep the original ideas coming.
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10-17-2008 @ 5:07PM
scott said...
hey favreau went from made ---> zathura -----> iron man, so let kev get the space thing under his belt first (as long as dax shepherd isn't in it), then maybe the daredevil relaunch?
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