The Green Hornet

[superkong 500]

From the main SHH page:Rogen to Write and Star in Green Hornet?
Source: Los Angeles Times (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-webhornetjul20,1,2207967.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true)
July 19, 2007


The Los Angeles Times (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-webhornetjul20,1,2207967.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true) is reporting the unconfirmed news that Knocked Up star Seth Rogen has signed a deal to write and likely star in The Green Hornet (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=19507) for Columbia Pictures:

Neal H. Moritz is developing the project with Rogen via the producer's Original Film company. Moritz has been chasing the rights for years having been a big fan of the '60s television series. He declined to comment on Rogen's involvement.

Rogen's deal was confirmed to the Los Angeles Times by a number of sources both inside and outside the studio, who are involved with the film. Sony is said to be eyeing a 2009 release. Sony president of production Matt Tolmach is expected to oversee for Columbia Pictures.

For more on this, visit the link above. To learn more about the Green Hornet, click here (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=19507)

[tamron]

I had hopes for the project when it seemed like they'd approach it seriously. However, as much as I like Rogen as a comedian, this news basically dashes any hopes I had for the film.

[Rezzo]

Seth Rogen :huh: that sounds pretty awful...

[scifiwolf]

For the record, I love Seth Rogen. He's great. But, if this is true, Neal Moritz and Columbia can go fornicate each other with steal pipes...



...rusty steal pipes.

[shapeshifter]

waaaaaaaait a sec. this s***steak http://images.zap2it.com/20050819/sethrogen_the40yearoldvirgin_240_001.jpg
is the green hornet?
http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/airborngraphics/green_hornet.jpg
What the F***ing hell?
i ****ing hate hollywood so ****ing much. i want to see those ****s drown in a lakes of blood and bile

[tdeverea]

waaaaaaaait a sec. this s***steak http://images.zap2it.com/20050819/sethrogen_the40yearoldvirgin_240_001.jpg
is the green hornet?
http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/airborngraphics/green_hornet.jpg
What the F***ing hell?

They may NOT approach it as pure comedy. Let's wait and see what they do with it. Rogen COULD lose like 60 lbs. play it seriously with clever lines and witty comedy. He's not necessarily limited to college-boy comedy.

I try to be optimistic. Hopefully they don't turn this into a pure comedy. So much could be done with this...

[shapeshifter]

if you place all of the movies that could have been good, and were, on one side of the scale. and all of the movies that could have been good, and were total bile on the other side. which side do you think wouldhit the ground?

[C. Lee]

I try not to jump to rash decisions when I hear of the first casting choice for movies......but I have to say.....ARE THEY FREAKING KIDDING?

[xwolverine2]

i think ill skip this one

[Catman]

Let's not jump to conclusions people! It didn't say that Rogan would play Green Hornet. It said he would star in it which could mean ANYTHING! Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman starred in Superman. Jack Nicholson starred in Batman! So, let's not jump to conclusion.

As for him writing. . .he may be a fan and do a good job.

[SoulManX]

The Beta Male Green Hornet:dry:

[terry78]

If that's the case, put Margaret Cho in as Kato.

[shapeshifter]

If that's the case, put Margaret Cho in as Kato.

i was hoping for chris tucker as kato

[Tempest19]

Wait... they never said he was Green Hornet!!! WTF, why are people confused there? Lmaol!!!! He could be anybody, they never said he was the Green Hornet. This isn't Jack Black is Green Lantern people, relax.

[shapeshifter]

he is rumored to write it though, and if his writing is anything like his acting its reason enough to get pissed

[Dark Donnie]

he is rumored to write it though, and if his writing is anything like his acting its reason enough to get pissed

haha...is this serious?? His writing is good...Ali G anyone, and he was hilarious in both 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up(which he WILL receive Golden Globe nom for)

[scifiwolf]

I've been thinking about this, and I'll ask this question:

Is this really any different than "Kevin Smith to write and direct Green Hornet?" If Rogen is a fan, and he strikes me as the kind of guy who would be, do you think he'd piss all over the brand?

[Tempest19]

Superbad also looks to be good, which is his first feature film writing job.

I still would have wished for Kevin Smith though. He SERIOUSLY needs to write a comic book movie someday!!! I personally love the graphic novels that he has written, especially his take on Daredevil and Green Arrow.

[shapeshifter]

haha...is this serious?? His writing is good...Ali G anyone, and he was hilarious in both 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up(which he WILL receive Golden Globe nom for)

you thought 40 year old virgin was funny????:huh: :huh: :huh:

okay i am simply going to ignore you from now on

[Tempest19]

Srry to tell use this Shapeshifter, but you're in the vast minority and not majority. Lol.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/40_year_old_virgin/

And it was around where Knocked Up is now when it first came out:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/knocked_up/

okay i am simply going to ignore you from now on

:cwink:

[Joker's Lackey]

I like both 40 year and Knocked uphttp://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[shapeshifter]

i'm always in the minority it seems, but especially when it comes to comedys.
still don't see how anyone thought 40 year old virgin, old school, wedding crashers, dodgeball, anchorman, or talledega nights were funny.

[Catman]

Wait... they never said he was Green Hornet!!!

THANK YOU! They said he would star in the movie but that can mean ANYTHING!

[flash13]

i hope he isn't playing Green Hornet!

[Tempest19]

Doubt it. Possible a tech guy? I could easily see him in a role along those lines in a film like this... similar to Smith's character in 'Die Hard'.

[Hoedowned]

haha...is this serious?? His writing is good...Ali G anyone, and he was hilarious in both 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up(which he WILL receive Golden Globe nom for)

Well he's pretty damn good at writing comedy, we know that. But he's kinda out of his genre here a little bit isn't he? Then again, he may be trying to branch out and do something more serious here.

[terry78]

It goes back to fanboys not like guys that worked in comedy doing superhero stuff. Favreau got some flack, Tim Story got his flack(some deserved, but not all), and now Rogen. We want indie directors with peabody awards doing our superheroes, go figure.

[Catman]

Doubt it. Possible a tech guy? I could easily see him in a role along those lines in a film like this... similar to Smith's character in 'Die Hard'.

I'm not an expert on Green Hornet since all I know of the character is from the 1960s TV series. But, maybe he's playing a role like 'The Kid' in Dick Tracy but you know...older. :huh:

[Tempest19]

It goes back to fanboys not like guys that worked in comedy doing superhero stuff. Favreau got some flack, Tim Story got his flack(some deserved, but not all), and now Rogen. We want indie directors with peabody awards doing our superheroes, go figure.

Imo- Favreau may be delivering the 'Batman Begins' of the MARVEL universe! :wow: :woot:

Everything is looking GREAT on that film. The best cast a fan can ask for with noteworthy and acclaimed actors. I mean hell, Robert Downey Jr. is practically Tony Stark! And Favreau is the type of director who focuses on the practical rather than the CGI, see 'Zathura', which is just what Iron Man needed. Some other director may have went overly CGI with it.

Still have yet to see the final product, but I'd be surprised if it isn't the best MARVEL film to date! If not possibly second best- at a possible worst- second only to SM2. If the film is just as good as this seemingly 'stars alligning' for the film like it did for BB, we are in for a masterpiece. :woot:

So don't discount him just yet, if you were in your post.... what it all depends on is:

1. A director who gets the source material.
2. A great story and screenplay.
3. Great/ phenomenal cast.

We don't need indie directors directing these films, what we need is guys that get the characters. We can have the best indie director of all time directing a superhero film, but if he doesn't get the character- it's going to be the biggest disappointment of all time. A director's background does NOT matter- his knowledge and love for the character does.

[CFE]

*walks into thread; sees Rogen's picture next to Green Hornet's*

..........:dry:

*walks back out*

CFE

[Movies205]

I really would ofl ove to read Kevin SMith's GH script...

[RedIsNotBlue]

I love Seth Rogen and he is a damn fine comedic actor/writer. But this is um.....really out of nowhere. I don't think people are getting so worked up because Rogen's talent is in question but it is more of a WTF?

[CFE]

I love Seth Rogen and he is a damn fine comedic actor/writer. But this is um.....really out of nowhere. I don't think people are getting so worked up because Rogen's talent is in question but it is more of a WTF?

Well, it's just because he's so synonymous with the "collegiate toilet comedy" branch of the comedy genre.

This is like seeing Robin Williams doing films like "One Hour Photo" and "Insomnia."

It hits you out of left field; the idea of a funnyman being brought to attention for a dramatic role...

CFE

[user123456789]

he needs to lose about 40lbs

[Mr. Socko]

I've been thinking about this, and I'll ask this question:

Is this really any different than "Kevin Smith to write and direct Green Hornet?" If Rogen is a fan, and he strikes me as the kind of guy who would be, do you think he'd piss all over the brand?


Huge difference between the star and the guy behind the camera. Smith is a big fan of the Hornet and probably would have done it justice. But having Smith as the hornet would be ridiculous. I have no problem with Rogen writing(as long as he doesn't make it a comedy) but I sure don't want to see him as the Hornet.

[Tempest19]

JW, why the fck do people still believe he's portraying Green Hornet. They said he would star in the film- they did NOT say he would be Green Hornet.

This is like the beginning of a horrible rumor. Yep, a rumor that fans created- nothing stated he would be Green Hornet.

God damn, I'm getting a headache! Srry for the rant, but what's the reading comprehension level around here???

[Tempest19]

Double Post

[CFE]

JW, why the fck do people still believe he's portraying Green Hornet. They said he would star in the film- they did NOT say he would be Green Hornet.

This is like the beginning of a horrible rumor. Yep, a rumor that fans created- nothing stated he would be Green Hornet.

God damn, I'm getting a headache! Srry for the rant, but what's the reading comprehension level around here???

Apparently not a lot, since you seem to not have the same idea of what it means to "star" in a film that everyone else does.

If Seth Rogen "stars" in GH, who the hell else would he play besides GH himself?

CFE

[Dark Donnie]

Apparently not a lot, since you seem to not have the same idea of what it means to "star" in a film that everyone else does.

If Seth Rogen "stars" in GH, who the hell else would he play besides GH himself?

CFE

CFE

I was just going to say that...

[Threshold]

I'm suddenly finding myself a bit more interested in the cinematic adaptation of THE GREEN HORNET...

[Tempest19]

One of the -supporting- characters... if you get a great comedian who can offer comic relief- and since he is already working on the project as the writer- it would be a smart decision to see if he can play that type of character in the film... for example- I could see him as a tech guy along the lines of Kevin Smith in LFODH.

It's too absurd a notion to even think or even think that Rogen would go along with the possibility of Green Hornet. Rogen would even know it wouldn't be a smart move physically because- at least I don't think- he's in shape to be taking on any action movie due to the normal requirements.

However, he can still star (co-star) in the film as a comic relief character that is one of the main supporting characters.

This reminds me way too much of the Jack Black thing. Besides, in all liklihood if the studio is that insane I doubt that Rogen is, he'd probably be laughing at the notion right now... an action role would be way too demanding of a task/challenge.

[Mr. Socko]

Didn't like Black in King Kong?

[Tempest19]

?

I liked Black in Kong, he was great in that film. Kong is actually my favorite Peter Jackson film, above LOTR.

But, I couldn't see him as Green Lantern.

Sound familiar?

[RedIsNotBlue]

Rogen is playing Kato.

[Motown Marvel]

well......at least its not green lantern.

[Mauser9910]

The Green Hornet was only interesting because of Bruce Lee so, unless they try to have a decent story and some ass kicker like Tony Jaa...
It smells more like Lost in Space or Thunderbirds in the making...

[CFE]

Rogen is playing Kato.

That would be even worse than him playing GH, since everyone who watched the show was really watching it for Kato.

CFE

[SoulManX]

The Green Hornet was only interesting because of Bruce Lee so, unless they try to have a decent story and some ass kicker like Tony Jaa...
It smells more like Lost in Space or Thunderbirds in the making...

Hmmm...

[Greenhorn]

I'm hearing deva vu here. I remember the same fists in the air back in the late 80's when another talented comic actor signed on for a sacred comic icon.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I don't know a lick about GreenHornet so I'm not disappointed or excited, I'm just... meh?

[Mr. Credible]

i never saw a single episode, and i have no idea what the story of green hornet is like, so i could care less what they do with the property...

but involve seth rogen? well, i'm immediately there. get that guy in a little better shape (he obviously put on weight between 40 year old virgin and knocked up) and give him a face mask, and eff it.

[dpm07]

i'm always in the minority it seems, but especially when it comes to comedys.
still don't see how anyone thought 40 year old virgin, old school, wedding crashers, dodgeball, anchorman, or talledega nights were funny.

Those types of comedies pretty much appeal to most of the people on the boards here. Not all, but most. You may find that you're in the select minority, and want to evaluate your presence here on the boards, and whether it is in your best interests.

Perhaps there may be something else out there or another group that may share similar views.

Every movie you mentioned, I personally thought was hilarious.

[porchmonkey408]

Seth Rogen?

I'm confused...

I don't even know what to think about any of this news but..."What?"

[Rorschach2012]

Bleck

[Steve the Dude]

Dudes,

check this out from Variety

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117968873.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

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Rogen nestles into 'Hornet' hive

Columbia taps 'Knocked Up' star for action pic

By DIANE GARRETT (http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=bio&peopleID=1548)




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Seth Rogen, action star?
The doughy star of this summer's breakout hit, "Knocked Up," is finalizing a deal to write, and likely star in, Columbia's bigscreen adaptation of "Green Hornet." He will exec produce, along with co-writer and frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg.
Rogen would play Brit Reid, millionaire publisher-turned-masked crime fighter -- a role George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Jake Gyllenhaal flirted with in various stages of the project's long gestation.
"The Green Hornet" started as a radio serial before being turned into a comicbook, film and TV skein by the 1960s. TV show was notable for the presence of the late Bruce Lee as sidekick Kato, a kung fu expert with a killer car.
However, the project -- which seems almost old-fashioned compared with today's elaborate superhero movies -- has struggled to get off the ground in recent years. Universal and Miramax both abandoned the project before producer Neal Moritz set it up at Columbia a few months ago (Daily Variety, March 21).
Rogen has developed into a potent double threat at the instigation of Judd Apatow, who cast the Canadian in "Undeclared" while he was still a teen and then pushed him to write for the short-lived skein. Rogen co-produced and appeared in a key supporting role in Apatow's "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and has since set up several writing and acting projects around town. "Superbad," the first script he wrote with Goldberg, will bow from Columbia next month.
He originally wrote it for himself, but the project took so long to get off that ground that he has a supporting role as a cop in it. Rogen is skedded to appear at Comic-Con next week to tubthump the movie.
Also in the works: "The Pineapple Express," which he co-wrote and will star in for Col; and "Drillbit Taylor," a Paramount project. He has several acting projects in the works, including "The Spiderwick Chronicles," "Fanboys" and a voice for "Horton Hears a Who."
UTA reps Rogen.

Date in print: Fri., Jul. 20, 2007, Los Angeles (http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=news_edition&type=Los Angeles)

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as you can see Seth Rogen is up to Executive Producer, co-writer and STAR as Britt Reid in the Green Hornet.

How is this? Not good. I'm hoping that this deal does NOT happen as it will be a suck fest.

[scifiwolf]

I'm at a loss for words about the direction for this franchise. That stems, in part, from the fact that I don't relly know what to think. Even if a comedic version turns out to be good, it's still not what any of the fans want for this movie.

[terry78]

Sounds like they plan on going the I-Spy/Starsky and Hutch/Charlie's Angels comedy camp route if Rogen is chosen as the lead.

[scifiwolf]

Whether Rogen is the Hornet or not, he's writing it as camp. According to the LA Times, he is starring in the lead, though.

[Dark Donnie]

Rogen Wants Chow for Kato?
Source: Los Angeles Times July 21, 2007


The Los Angeles Times, which broke the news about Seth Rogen writing and starring in The Green Hornet, is now saying the Knocked Up star wants Kung Fu Hustle director and actor Stephen Chow to play Kato in his comedic take on the comic book.

The "Green Hornet" TV show was notable for the presence of the late Bruce Lee as sidekick Kato, a kung fu expert with a killer car.

Rogen would play Brit Reid, millionaire publisher-turned-masked crime fighter. The film will be produced by Neal H. Moritz at Columbia Pictures.
There you go

[Reptile]

I wouldn't mind him if he got into shape
and he's from vancouver:up:

[Lucius Cipher]

This is really f**king disappointing. The possibility of a George Clooney/Jet Li Green Hornet film last year was exciting to me....

[SoulManX]

Ugh...

[Catman]

Atleast Chow as Kato makes sense!

[scifiwolf]

This is really f**king disappointing. The possibility of a George Clooney/Jet Li Green Hornet film last year was exciting to me....
Yeah, that would have been the ****.

[flash13]

No! how could they be so stupid! Curse you Seth Rogen! What's next Will Ferrel as Green Arrow!

[Figs]

Isn't he a little too heavy set for this role?? It's like rumours of getting Jack Black to play the Green Lantern.

[Reptile]

god I am so glad they cancelled that movie

[Dark Donnie]

Atleast Chow as Kato makes sense!

Agreed..at least we have tht to look forward to.

[블라스]

It's not like they're gonna film next monday.
I'm sure the guy can start to train and get in shape.

Ugh, I really hate fanboys.

[Mauser9910]

I agree that if Stephen Chow was in this film, it would be a good enough reason to watch it (I miss your Kung Fu Hustle avatar btw Gammy).
BUT, Stephen Chow is a quite important director also and he may just not make the film because of his schedule.

[blind_fury]

Why call this movie Green Hornet?

It's obviously a spoof. You don't need the same names/characters to do a spoof.

[블라스]

I agree that if Stephen Chow was in this film, it would be a good enough reason to watch it (I miss your Kung Fu Hustle avatar btw Gammy).
BUT, Stephen Chow is a quite important director also and he may just not make the film because of his schedule.

Thanks, I wish I knew where I left it :(

[블라스]

Why call this movie Green Hornet?

It's obviously a spoof. You don't need the same names/characters to do a spoof.

Enlighten me...how are you so sure? I must know.

[Paste Pot Pete]

"Comedy" or not, Seth Rogen is incredibly talented, and I'm more eager to see any movie he's involved in than some braindead Brett Ratner garbage starring Orlando Bloom.

Knocked Up was a better written and acted film than any of this year's "superhero" offerings.

Look outside the box for once. Joel Schumacher wasn't known for camp crap before Batman & Robin, and look how well that "safe" choice turned out.

[blind_fury]

Enlighten me...how are you so sure? I must know.

Well if Jack Black was going to be Green Lantern it's probably not going to be a serious take on the comics. :o

[블라스]

"Comedy" or not, Seth Rogen is incredibly talented, and I'm more eager to see any movie he's involved in than some braindead Brett Ratner garbage starring Orlando Bloom.

Knocked Up was a better written and acted film than any of this year's "superhero" offerings.

Look outside the box for once. Joel Schumacher wasn't known for camp crap before Batman & Robin, and look how well that "safe" choice turned out.

You ask for too much of some people here :(

[xwolverine2]

dammit i was gonna pass up on this movie... but ill watch anything with chow in it :(

[블라스]

From Beijing with love = :up: :up:

[L0ngsh0t]

this is great news, Rogen is on the fast track to super stardom, and this may be his final stop before he gets there

[L0ngsh0t]

Well if Jack Black was going to be Green Lantern it's probably not going to be a serious take on the comics. :o

At the same time the Green Hornet has been by no means Batman with its serious subject matter, I mean for about 5 years Kevin Smith was gunna make the movie, and he has said the movie would have been an action-comedy, so obviously more people than not, including the main writer of the recent comics thinks that there is a substantial amount of comdeic or campyness to the franchise

[terry78]

I think because so few of us are familiar with Green Hornet we're giving Rogen a pass is because we're not all 100% familiar with Green Hornet. Now if it was Rogen doing a mainstream superhero the tide would turn considerably.

[Iron Fist]

Chow is so awesome. I loved Shoalin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. If he plays Kaito, that would really be cool.

[Mauser9910]

Actually, it could work in the sense of Big Trouble in Little China worked... Jack Burton was a dork and Wang Chi kicked ass (while being funny as well).

[AhabTheArab]

as long as rogen really liked the green hornet, i have no problem with this. but if he is just doing this for the contract, i will be very angry.

[Jamie Madrox]

If they told me Seth Rogen were to lose at least 50 pounds and take this project seriously, then I'd be on board with this. After hearing that this could possibly be a comedic take on Green Hornet, I've decided to write this one of for now.

One too many comic characters have been screwed over as of late when it comes to their movies. I've had high hopes for a lot of them, and was dissapointed in the end result. This news actually doesn't suprise me.

Ah well, I've got some old Green Hornet videos to watch and enjoy. Yeah!

[Mr. Credible]

chow is the best thing to come out of the orient since like, egg rolls... and those are GREAT!!!

so yeah, put him, and the funniest person alive right now (sorry carrell and farrell, rogen's better) and you have a slice of fried gold, right there.

[flash13]

i like your avatar L0ngsh0t i am a big Boston fan.

[tdeverea]

Rogen confirmed at Comic-Con (i believe) that the Green Hornet movie will NOT be a comedy... it will be an action movie....:word:

[flash13]

i read that i hope he does a good job

[Jamie Madrox]

So do I, flash13. I love the Green Hornet and Kato.

[Cinemaman]

Chow is so awesome. I loved Shoalin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. If he plays Kaito, that would really be cool.

Agreed, but firstly we need to know what he thinks about the whole idea of project.

[GoldenAgeHero]

seth rogen just announced on the late show with jay leno that he will actually be the green hornet.

[블라스]

I expect badass fighting from him.
He better start training now :up:

[Catman]

Leno made fun of him. :woot:

[OctaviousINC]

Remember when that old MTV sketch was aired with Jack Black as Spider-man?

That was made to be a 5 minute funny parody.

I'm often reminded of that when I think of Rogan as GH. Except it'll be longer.

I guess we could give the little guy a chance, right?

[Mr. Credible]

i think he needs to get on a scale, subtract his weight by about 50... then like, weight that much.

you know, tighten.

he's awesome... he just needs to look the role more.

[BATS N' HORNETS]

http://www.botar.us/foto/greenhornet2.jpg


too many people are only familiar w/ the tv show... go to the comics & the old 40's radio series! THAT IS THE HORNET...


not too fond of the tv show!

[BATS N' HORNETS]

as far as I can see, Rogen is buffing up somewhat... we may not be in trouble after all

[samsnee]

Looks like the movie got the official greenlight. I know most people trash it, but I thought The Shadow with Alec Baldwin was quite enjoyable, so if this is similar in execution, I'll see it (even if others probably won't).

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/06/green-hornet-ge.html

[Gotham]

The only question is, have they chosen Rogen's comedic route or the action route? He said he had written two completely different interpretations of the story.

[Assassin32]

Seth Rogen is an excellent dramatic actor, not just a funny one. I'm very interested in this film, and I hope it pulls him out of the comedy typecast in a big way.

[Catman]

The only question is, have they chosen Rogen's comedic route or the action route? He said he had written two completely different interpretations of the story.

Pineapple Express is an action-comedy so lets see how he does there.

[batgirl2119]

my concern is, who's kato? we all know he's the real hero.

[Catman]

Rogen said he wanted Stephen Chow.

[Octoberist]

i still think the main reason why Rogen wants to play as the Hornet is because he'll benefit from the massive weightloss he'll get from training. which in turn, can totatlly change his career from fat stoner loser, to a more versatile leading man in future movies.

[Shifty]

Here's some more info

Coming Soon!

Seth Rogen on The Green Hornet
Source: Heather Newgen
June 4, 2008

Before even seeing Seth Rogen on the New Mexico set of his new Warner Bros. movie Observe and Report (working title), we could hear his infectious laugh roar through an Albuquerque mall where the base camp was set up to shoot and we couldn't wait to chat with him. Not only is Rogen one of the coolest guys to interview because of his raunchy sense of humor and his genuine interest in wanting to talk to press, but he gave us some insight as to what is going on with The Green Hornet, which he is co-writing and would star in as the masked crime fighter.

"'Green Hornet' is PG-13 and that's an action movie. You can do anything violence wise," he told us.

When asked about Stephen Chow being involved in the project, Rogen confirmed that his name has come up and said, "Until you get an official green light, the studio won't spend any money and you can't get an actor without any money. We would love to have him. The version of the script is ultimately written as a very intense action movie."

"It's a very intense action movie and the relationship between Green Hornet and Kato, a lot of comedy comes from that. At first actually, we weren't even sure going in we could be more of a Jet Li type guy who maybe isn't the funniest guy in the world, but he's physically very impressive, or whether it would be more of a Stephen Chow type guy who can do martial arts, but clearly has a sense of humor. In the version that we've made it seems like a Stephen Chow type guy would be more suitable for the role. Again, until they officially greenlight it, it's hard to make any of those decisions," Rogen continued.

But that isn't stopping the comedian from searching for someone to helm the comic book film. "We have been meeting with directors and stuff even though we haven't been greenlit. We just kind of took it upon ourselves to kind of begin conservations with people. I'm really excited. It seems like it might really happen."

While they have approached a few different directors, Rogen isn't sure if he wants someone who has experience with big budget action films or more of an independent helmer. "We've been meeting with people in both worlds I would say and that ultimately is the real question. Do you get a guy who does action really well and who has done that before, or do you get a guy who has never done action before, but can bring something unique to that style movie? We don't know yet. Until we get the script down to people, we're kind of letting their response to what we write be the dictator. Someone will read it and be more psyched than the other guys and that will be the guys we go with."

When asked who will get more action -- Green Hornet or Kato -- Rogen said, " It's them sharing the action, but I would say the story has something to do with them working out their relationship exactly. I would say in a way it's your quintessential story about a hero and his sidekick. That's what really initially drew us to it. We always thought that was kind of a funny dynamic and a funny relationship and no movies really did that except 'Batman & Robin.' No movies did that well."

Rogen, who is writing the script with childhood friend Evan Goldberg, said the two had always been fascinated by superheroes and hope the project moves forward. "For years Evan and I have been toying with this notion of a movie that explores the hero / sidekick relationship and what is a hero without a sidekick and what is a sidekick without a hero. It's actually a dynamic that applies to many real life situations--a lot of working dynamics, a lot of bosses and their underlinings. The one thing people say when you see the Green Hornet is Bruce Lee and Kato. He's the only hero with a sidekick who is way more known than he is."

What exactly is the hold up with the movie? Rogen explains it's actually him. " It's more just us finishing up a newer draft of the script."

And he admitted he doesn't think about the budget when writing the script. " We don't think about the money at all. When we're writing a script, the only way we can do it is write exactly what it is we want to see when we go to a movie. When we wrote 'Pineapple Express,' we didn't know if it was going to be a $100 million movie or a $27 million movie. Ultimately, it was a $27 million movie, but that didn't affect the way we wrote it. We did all the action we wanted in that. That being said, this seems like it would be more in the $70-100 [million] world."

The high in-demand actor can't say for sure if the movie will be approved by the studio, but he's leaving his schedule open just in case. "If we make 'The Green Hornet' it would probably shoot sometime after [the Judd Apatow untitled project] so we're kind of leaving that slot open."

He joked, however, and said we could hear something soon and isn't 100% sure it's going to happen, but did say, "I have been getting good indicators lately and we've heard that they [Sony Pictures] really like the first draft that we've turned it," which was about three weeks ago.

Rogen is known for being a comedic writer and actor, but he grew up watching action films which he says is one of his favorite genres. "My mother's favorite movies were 'Die Hard,' 'Total Recall,' 'Under Seige' I remember seeing in the movie theater when I was way too young to see it. I remember seeing 'Lethal Weapon 2' in the movie theater, so those are my favorite types of movies, really, so it's not hard at all for me to write action. It's really fun for me...With 'Green Hornet' it's our goal to show people action that they haven't quite seen before."

EW.com says The Green Hornet has been scheduled for a June 25, 2010 release

[shapeshifter]

i still think the main reason why Rogen wants to play as the Hornet is because he'll benefit from the massive weightloss he'll get from training. which in turn, can totatlly change his career from fat stoner loser, to a more versatile leading man in future movies.
man he has a long long way to go.

[Raiden]

I think I like the rumor of Jack Black playing GL better than this.

[Octoberist]

okay. now people are getting silly. i'm pointing at you, Raiden

[OctaviousINC]

I think I like the rumor of Jack Black playing GL better than this.

Both casting rumors make me want to make out with a rusty STD ridden chainsaw.

[shapeshifter]

Both casting rumors make me want to make out with a rusty STD ridden chainsaw.
when your done can I borrow it?

[Kal-El 8]

Here's some more info

Coming Soon!

Seth Rogen on The Green Hornet
Source: Heather Newgen
June 4, 2008

Before even seeing Seth Rogen on the New Mexico set of his new Warner Bros. movie Observe and Report (working title), we could hear his infectious laugh roar through an Albuquerque mall where the base camp was set up to shoot and we couldn't wait to chat with him. Not only is Rogen one of the coolest guys to interview because of his raunchy sense of humor and his genuine interest in wanting to talk to press, but he gave us some insight as to what is going on with The Green Hornet, which he is co-writing and would star in as the masked crime fighter.

"'Green Hornet' is PG-13 and that's an action movie. You can do anything violence wise," he told us.

When asked about Stephen Chow being involved in the project, Rogen confirmed that his name has come up and said, "Until you get an official green light, the studio won't spend any money and you can't get an actor without any money. We would love to have him. The version of the script is ultimately written as a very intense action movie."

"It's a very intense action movie and the relationship between Green Hornet and Kato, a lot of comedy comes from that. At first actually, we weren't even sure going in we could be more of a Jet Li type guy who maybe isn't the funniest guy in the world, but he's physically very impressive, or whether it would be more of a Stephen Chow type guy who can do martial arts, but clearly has a sense of humor. In the version that we've made it seems like a Stephen Chow type guy would be more suitable for the role. Again, until they officially greenlight it, it's hard to make any of those decisions," Rogen continued.

But that isn't stopping the comedian from searching for someone to helm the comic book film. "We have been meeting with directors and stuff even though we haven't been greenlit. We just kind of took it upon ourselves to kind of begin conservations with people. I'm really excited. It seems like it might really happen."

While they have approached a few different directors, Rogen isn't sure if he wants someone who has experience with big budget action films or more of an independent helmer. "We've been meeting with people in both worlds I would say and that ultimately is the real question. Do you get a guy who does action really well and who has done that before, or do you get a guy who has never done action before, but can bring something unique to that style movie? We don't know yet. Until we get the script down to people, we're kind of letting their response to what we write be the dictator. Someone will read it and be more psyched than the other guys and that will be the guys we go with."

When asked who will get more action -- Green Hornet or Kato -- Rogen said, " It's them sharing the action, but I would say the story has something to do with them working out their relationship exactly. I would say in a way it's your quintessential story about a hero and his sidekick. That's what really initially drew us to it. We always thought that was kind of a funny dynamic and a funny relationship and no movies really did that except 'Batman & Robin.' No movies did that well."

Rogen, who is writing the script with childhood friend Evan Goldberg, said the two had always been fascinated by superheroes and hope the project moves forward. "For years Evan and I have been toying with this notion of a movie that explores the hero / sidekick relationship and what is a hero without a sidekick and what is a sidekick without a hero. It's actually a dynamic that applies to many real life situations--a lot of working dynamics, a lot of bosses and their underlinings. The one thing people say when you see the Green Hornet is Bruce Lee and Kato. He's the only hero with a sidekick who is way more known than he is."

What exactly is the hold up with the movie? Rogen explains it's actually him. " It's more just us finishing up a newer draft of the script."

And he admitted he doesn't think about the budget when writing the script. " We don't think about the money at all. When we're writing a script, the only way we can do it is write exactly what it is we want to see when we go to a movie. When we wrote 'Pineapple Express,' we didn't know if it was going to be a $100 million movie or a $27 million movie. Ultimately, it was a $27 million movie, but that didn't affect the way we wrote it. We did all the action we wanted in that. That being said, this seems like it would be more in the $70-100 [million] world."

The high in-demand actor can't say for sure if the movie will be approved by the studio, but he's leaving his schedule open just in case. "If we make 'The Green Hornet' it would probably shoot sometime after [the Judd Apatow untitled project] so we're kind of leaving that slot open."

He joked, however, and said we could hear something soon and isn't 100% sure it's going to happen, but did say, "I have been getting good indicators lately and we've heard that they [Sony Pictures] really like the first draft that we've turned it," which was about three weeks ago.

Rogen is known for being a comedic writer and actor, but he grew up watching action films which he says is one of his favorite genres. "My mother's favorite movies were 'Die Hard,' 'Total Recall,' 'Under Seige' I remember seeing in the movie theater when I was way too young to see it. I remember seeing 'Lethal Weapon 2' in the movie theater, so those are my favorite types of movies, really, so it's not hard at all for me to write action. It's really fun for me...With 'Green Hornet' it's our goal to show people action that they haven't quite seen before."

EW.com says The Green Hornet has been scheduled for a June 25, 2010 release

"I've got a bad feeling about this."

[The Major]

Looks like the movie got the official greenlight. I know most people trash it, but I thought The Shadow with Alec Baldwin was quite enjoyable, so if this is similar in execution, I'll see it (even if others probably won't).


Baldwin was a proven serious actor for years before Shadow.

The movie had its light hearted moments but it was never a true comedy, either.

[Dark Donnie]

Chow to Direct and Star in Green Hornet (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7671)

[L0ngsh0t]

great news, this movie looks to be awesome

[mclay18]

I'm very surprised to hear that Chow will both star in and direct The Green Hornet. Great news indeed.

Now, if we could get some new pics of Seth Rogan. He says he's losing weight to play Britt Reid, but I really don't think he can pull it off... particularly if he keeps the 'fro.

[batman44]

Chow directing!!!! Count me in:up:

[Kent Allard]

Looks like my primary concern that Seth Rogen was turning Green Hornet into an action-comedy film has been proved out [to my great disappointment]. The choice of Stephen Chow as director is very revealing as to the movie's tone.

For an action-comedy movie you'd be hard pressed to find a better director choice than Stephen Chow, his filmography is full of these sorts of movies.

A quick look at Stephen Chow's IMDB page (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0159507/) reveals that his filmography is dominated by comedic films [note, Chow has directed more than just action type films].

Kung Fu Hustle, Cj7, Shaolin Soccer all have strong comedy elements in them - and that's just the 3 that Western audiences would be most familiar with.

Chow's earlier work [as writer & director] includes: The King of Comedy 1999, The God of Cookery 1996, Forbidden City Cop 1996, King of Destruction 1994 -- all described as part comedy on IMDB.

My biggest concern all long was that Seth Rogen was writing this Green Hornet film as part comedy. Stephen Chow is a great choice as director of a movie that mixes action and comedy. I could still be wrong [and still hope I am wrong] about Seth Rogen's Green Hornet being an acion-comedy but the evidence continues to indicate that Rogen is intent on making a movie that is more Pink Panther and/or Mystery Men rather than a honest Green Hornet movie.



EDIT: I'm going to call it now, before any potential script leaks, this is movie that Seth Rogen has planned for the Green Hornet: [in spoilers tags now that it seems I'm likely close to the mark.]

Here's what I 'see' for the core story of Rogen's GH movie [I refer to both the characters as Rogen's Green Hornet and Rogen's Kato to differentiate them as both act different from the existing/original GH & Kato]:

Rogen's GH/Britt Reid knows he's inept when it comes to crime-fighting - but he has the money & resources to do it [possibly even the "presence"/theatrical skill to present the GH effectively so criminals take him seriously]. Rogen's Kato is a brilliant crime fighter - he can handle himself just about any situation however he doesn't have "presence".

No longer than 1/3 the way into the movie, Rogen's Britt and Rogen's Kato butt heads [Britt jealous of Kato's skill, Kato wanting more recognition] and split up. The middle third of the movie will mostly be comprised of Rogen's GH and Rogen's Kato going the solo heroics route. Rogen's GH learns that while he has "presence" and resources he just doesn't have the skill to truly take down criminals, Rogen's Kato learns that while he has all the necessary skill [and then some] to fight criminals he just can't get them to take him seriously. Both characters learn that without their teammate they aren't much of a crime fighter, and that each needs the other.

Just in time for the climax to begin the band gets back together [so to speak] and the reunited Rogen Green Hornet and Rogen Kato handily take down the criminal boss/group [whom they had been tracking down together, and apart, since the beginning of the movie]. And all along the way the audience has had plenty of laughs.

Now, while this isn't necessarily a bad story for a movie it would [will?] be a bad Green Hornet movie. Ultimately, to pull it off you have to compromise the character of Green Hornet and Kato to turn this story into a movie. Britt Reid is no longer a skilled crime fighter in his own right [remember, Britt Reid is the Lone Ranger's grand-nephew] and Kato is reduced to a bundle of bitterness and jealousy. Also, the Green Hornet operates differently from modern heroes, remember the GH is a product of the pulp hero era [even though he original appeared on the radio]. While the GH is most definitely a hero, to the criminal element, [most of] the law, and the public at large in his fictional universe the Green Hornet is a crime boss of the highest calibre. The defeats of criminals are orchestrated so that neither the criminals or the law ever learn that the Green Hornet is not a criminal.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Chow is awesome. I wish him great luck.

[Wolfwood]

My dreams have been fulfilled, Chow and Rogen working on one movie. This is easily one of my most anticipated movies.

[Warhammer]

Mod, change the thread title to "The Green Hornet" please. :up:

[블라스]

Wow....great, great news!

[Booznian]

Seth Rogen is <3.

[블라스]

As much as I love the GH series (where's the DVD set, btw? :cmad: ), I really wouldn't mind this being an action-comedy.

[fu manchu]

Chow, directing and starring as Kato....sounds awesome.

[Steelsheen]

just heard about this. this is great news indeed :up:

i think we need need some comedy, specially for films that start up a franchise. making your audience laugh generally helps a film at the box office, so long as it isnt over the top and that it still fits the story and the theme of the Green Hornet franchise.

[Octoberist]

the green hornet never had a main villain did he?

[JP]

Stephen Chow = PWN

[TheGeoff]

Pineapple Express meets Kung Fu Hustle?.. could work.

[Kent Allard]

the green hornet never had a main villain did he?

The Green Hornet pre-dates comic books, he is based on/inspired from pulp heroes [biggest influence would be The Shadow]. While some heroes of the pulp era [including those that originated on the radio, like the GH, or comic strips] did have a few recurring villains they primarily matched themselves against new foes; usually when a criminal was defeated he stayed defeated.

[블라스]

Pineapple Express meets Kung Fu Hustle?.. could work.

Dude, no offense to you...but whenever people use those "Blablah meets blablah" quotes, it makes me so angry I throw up acid.

Look, just because Seth Rogen was in Pineapple Express, doesn't mean that Britt Reid will be a stoner, you know?

It's like that quote on the "School for scoundrels" DVD: "It's Napoleon Dynamite meets Bad Santa!!!!11"

UGH!!!!!! :cmad::cmad::cmad::cmad::cmad:

Anyway....again, no offense to you :(

[TheGeoff]

Dude, no offense to you...but whenever people use those "Blablah meets blablah" quotes, it makes me so angry I throw up acid.

Look, just because Seth Rogen was in Pineapple Express, doesn't mean that Britt Reid will be a stoner, you know?

It's like that quote on the "School for scoundrels" DVD: "It's Napoleon Dynamite meets Bad Santa!!!!11"

UGH!!!!!! :cmad::cmad::cmad::cmad::cmad:

Anyway....again, no offense to you :(

I'm entirely positive Britt will not be a stoner that's not what I was getting at.

Rogen and Evan both wrote Pineapple Express and they wrote this so no doubt the film has been written in the same kind of style as it is their writing style.

Kung Fu Hustle has its own style of action/comedy which is much more out-of-this-world/ sight gags and over-the-top action than most American action comedies.

My statement was just pointing out that this film will most likely make an interesting blend of Eastern and Western comedy/action styles which 'could work'

If statements like this upset you in any way then you have some issues and should probably consider taking anger management.

by the way, School for scoundrels was totally "Napoleon Dynamite meets Bad Santa"

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[블라스]

I DON'T HAVE ANY ANGER ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'LL KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cmad: :cmad: :cmad: :cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

[TheGeoff]

I DON'T HAVE ANY ANGER ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'LL KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cmad: :cmad: :cmad: :cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

And a good day to you too sir.

[Hunter Rider]

Michael Pena in The Green Hornet (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/09/23/michael-pena-in-the-green-hornet/)

[tamron]

The Green Hornet Gets Less Serious? (http://chud.com/articles/articles/16715/1/THE-GREEN-HORNET-GETS-A-LITTLE-LESS-SERIOUS/Page1.html)

"We feel no obligation to live up to anything I've said to any of you people in the past...Me and Evan [Goldberg] talk a lot of ****. We have one rule when writing, and that's don't get attached to anything. One day we want to make a serious film and then Stephen Chow comes in with a good idea and we're like, 'Well it's funny.' Should we not do it because we originally wanted to do a serious film? We come from, nah **** it, we'll just take the idea that seems good. So it's definitely less serious than a serious film, that's for sure. We want the action... I say now that we want the action to play serious but Stephen could come in tomorrow and say 'You know what? I want to throw you 400 feet in the air!' and I'd go, 'OK, that sounds cool.'"

[Doctor Jones]

Oh, God no.

[Hunter Rider]

Stephen Chow Not Directing The Green Hornet (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/12/18/stephen-chow-not-directing-the-green-hornet/)

[DBZ2cool]

Hmmm this sucks. I do remember once Stephen Chow saying that he likes to do original movies not a movie based on some property or franchise. I don't know why but I get this sick feeling that Tim Story is going to do this.

[Octoberist]

i think seth rogan knows better than to hire a guy like Tim Story, you know? He's the guy who woo Stepen in the first place. I'm sure that they'll get someone good. I hope.

[JTHM777]

I became sad when I heard this news earlier. Stephen Chow made this movie sound interesting.I wanted to see his american directorial debut.

[chamber-music]

Sounds like another case of foriegn directors clashing with Hollywood studios who are alot more hands on that a lot of other studios around the world.

[dark_b]

Sounds like another case of foriegn directors clashing with Hollywood studios who are alot more hands on that a lot of other studios around the world.yeah could be.

this is an american movie right? Chow's style was not the right for the studio i guess.

[That-Guy]

Brett Ratner better stay the hell away from this.

[Dr. Watson]

Anyone seen any recent pics of Rogen? He has slimmed down a lot and put on some muscle. Looking good :up:

[I Am The Knight]

Brett Ratner better stay the hell away from this.

Honestly, this is one movie I wouldn't mind Hackner ruining. If it's not already rotten from the inside.

[dark_b]

Anyone seen any recent pics of Rogen? He has slimmed down a lot and put on some muscle. Looking good :up:where?

[Dr. Watson]

US magazine. I actually found a picture but it's not the greatest (he's wearing a sweater so it's harder to tell).

http://www.usmagazine.com/news/seth-rogen-explains-drastic-weight-loss

[블라스]

Heh I still remember people saying "He's a fatass, he'll never be a physically fit Green Hornet".
Yeah, because actors can't lose weight :rolleyes:
Eat it, nay-sayers.

[That-Guy]

Honestly, this is one movie I wouldn't mind Hackner ruining. If it's not already rotten from the inside.

LOL, you may be right. But the idea of adding Ratner to anything is damn near a guarantee that it will only get worse. So you could go from having a bad movie to a Raspberry Award winner.

[Timstuff]

Rogen has lost so much weight that I could actually buy him as the GH now, but unfortunately with Stephen Chow out of the picture, I really have no interest left in this movie. Chow would have been what saved this movie, and now he is no longer part of the equation.

[the_joker]

I'm sorry that I have to be the one to say this, but Stephen Chow = overrated. Yeah he's an above average actor/director/producer/writer. But with the way everyone seems to be raving about him - you'd think that he was the messiah who can turn (a somewhat) mediocre franchise into solid gold.

I would have preferred him on board sure, but I'm going to go and see this movie with an open-mind. And I don't honestly think that casting Seth Rogen is tantamount to killing newborn kittens like everyone seems to be acting. Some people really need to put things into perspective and act accordingly, not decry this as the next Batman&Robin before we have even been blessed with a trailer let alone the finished product. Let's just give this a try, and if it's rubbish - sure you can say 'told you so' but I fail to see how that will make the world a better place.

[Octoberist]

for God's sakes, this was a hard thread to find!

Anyway, Stephen is not overrated because Joe Public doesn't know who he is. Overrated is a buzz word that gets thrown around TOO MUCH, esp online.

[cryptic name]

for God's sakes, this was a hard thread to find!

Anyway, Stephen is not overrated because Joe Public doesn't know who he is. Overrated is a buzz word that gets thrown around TOO MUCH, esp online.

agreed. the word is overrated

[Octoberist]

do you guys think that The Green Hornet is in trouble. Not with just Chow leaving as director (and perhaps leaving in general) but because of The Spirit. I hate that kind of logic, but Hollywood tends to think like that.

[ABleedingCorpse]

It's just that The Spirit was too much like Sin City, and yet, it wasn't Sin City. The novelty of such a direction aspect of that film is not thrilling to most people now. Sin City was huge when it came out and people enjoyed that direction of film making, but lighting usually doesn't strike twice.

[ABleedingCorpse]

Oh, the idea of having a hero were that tiny little 'mask' to hide his idenity, .... people saw that as stupid in the trailers. I'm speaking general audiences of course. But I'm surprised it didn't do as well as thought, Sam Jackson and Scarlett Johanson I thought was enough to be successful. Perhaps next time she should get naked. That'll get peoples attention.

[Octoberist]

I think that the domino mask and tailored suit represents the simplicity of The Spirit. Actually, I love that look, and that's why I'm for The Green Hornet.

I think you can always make that appealing to the general public; and I think Watchmen will test that (The Comedian/ Ozy)

[scifiwolf]

I don't think the issue was so much with the character, but that the movie just came across as derivative and uninspired. Being stacked up against all of the Christmas competition didn't help, either.

[Octoberist]

it didn't.

I really think if Rogen is going down the comedic route, then they should pay attention to the one movie that blended comedy, action, and sci-fi perfectly: GHOSTBUSTERS.

Not only Ghostbusters was funny, but the threat was real (well to the city). I think Green Hornet should follow suit and NOT try to be like the movie version of Starky and Hutch

[Timstuff]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=8012

Is Seth Rogen's Green Hornet Dead?
Source:HitFix.com
January 24, 2009


Drew McWeeny of the fledgling entertainment site HitFix had been hearing from various unnamed sources at the Sundance Film Festival that Seth Rogen's plan to bring the '30s pulp hero The Green Hornet may have stalled with the departure of Stephen Chow as the film's director, as reported last month.

Drew says:

Ever since Stephen Chow started to waffle about his participation in the film, I've been hearing rumors that there were major hesitations at Sony. Then at Sundance, I heard several people say that the film was off completely. I spoke this afternoon with a source close to the film, and while they didn't call it completely dead, they did say it is "highly unlikely" that the film will shoot in 2009 at all.

Currently, Sony still has The Green Hornet listed on their release schedule for June 25, 2010 giving Rogen plenty of time to find a new director and a new Kato, but if it gets moved or pulled from that great summer release date, we can probably start taking these rumors more seriously.

---------------------------------------------------------------

This may sound cold, but am I the only one who thought "good riddance" when they read this?

[FaT_tONle]

What the hell happened here? Why is the project stalling like this?

[Nivek]

Rogen has lost so much weight that I could actually buy him as the GH now, but unfortunately with Stephen Chow out of the picture, I really have no interest left in this movie. Chow would have been what saved this movie, and now he is no longer part of the equation.

Thats how I feel about this project right now, Chow was more my point of interest, since Kato is the real star in this show.

[I Am The Knight]

What the hell happened here? Why is the project stalling like this?

Because sometimes, an awful project must die.

[BATS N' HORNETS]

kato isn't the star...

do your hw. he was the star of the 60's show only b/c bruce lee was & is a household name

if you know the history of the Hornet, then you know that Kato is & should be the equivalent of Robin

[The Guard]

Darn.

[Octoberist]

I think that this franchise is cursed.

[Alien Anal]

damn damn damn

i was really looking forward to this
after seeing pineapple express i know that a comedy can be treated like an action movie and be good

[Octoberist]

Not to say that it's completely over; who knows...it might be still in the running.

But they need to get it running at least before June for next year.

[TheVileOne]

Because it's the freaking Green Hornet that's why.

This isn't Spider-man we are talking about. It's not even Ghost Rider. And Rogen doesn't automatically = BOX OFFICE. Please see Zach and Miri.

Stephen Chow, I figured he wouldn't mix with Hollywood and this wouldn't work out.

Also there hasn't really been a movie like Green Hornet before that worked.

[Alien Anal]

Because it's the freaking Green Hornet that's why.

This isn't Spider-man we are talking about. It's not even Ghost Rider. And Rogen doesn't automatically = BOX OFFICE. Please see Zach and Miri.

Stephen Chow, I figured he wouldn't mix with Hollywood and this wouldn't work out.

Also there hasn't really been a movie like Green Hornet before that worked.


With this sort of brave attitude no wonder hollywood is only making remakes and sequels

*i do understand that this is just your opinion and you are not hollywood

but heck, i wish hollywood stop being such pussies and take some risks with some interesting films

im so sick of seeing the same **** over and over again

[The Guard]

I fail to see how THE GREEN HORNET starring Seth Rogen would...be...

Oh.

Interesting. Yes. Yes, I suppose it would have been.

[TheVileOne]

I'm not devastated over this.

I like Rogen and I love Chow's work. But I mean, this whole idea was just too weird to me. I'm not a huge Green Hornet fan or anything, but the project just kind of felt like train wreck written all over it.

I think it's for the best if they do something else.

[BATS N' HORNETS]

okay, im a huge fan of GH & all the mythos surrounding it.

when i 1st heard of rogen as the hornet, i was perplexed & quite frankly pissed.

i then heard he was getting in shape for the role & decided i would give it a chance, but am now excited to hear it might be stalled

I want a dark "noirish" version of the hornet, something more in line w/ batman '89

[Dr. Watson]

I was actually pretty interested in this. Though I'm not familiar with a lot of Chinese/Thai films I'm sure they could tap some talent out there to play Kato.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

After Chow dropped out I lost all interest in it anyway.

[Kent Allard]

okay, im a huge fan of GH & all the mythos surrounding it.

when i 1st heard of rogen as the hornet, i was perplexed & quite frankly pissed.

i then heard he was getting in shape for the role & decided i would give it a chance, but am now excited to hear it might be stalled

I want a dark "noirish" version of the hornet, something more in line w/ batman '89


I was the same way - Seth Rogen producing, writing, and starring in a Green Hornet movie just didn't say genuine attempt at a Green Hornet movie to me.

As we started seeing him slim down, I was grew more willing to give him a chance in the role. However, at the same time everything Rogen was saying about the movie pointed to the film being a comedy/spoof. SHH! even asked Rogen directly if the movie was a comedy or not, and Rogen refused to answer yes or no and instead talked about where a lot of the comedy/humor came from.

d'Aurélien POITRIMOULT's Green Hornet fan film [released sometime in 2006 I believe] is an excellent depiction of the Green Hornet. It was featured here on SHH! awhile back, Hollywood should definitely be taking notes...

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GH fan film website: http://lefrelonvert-court.com/

[Timstuff]

I saw that one about a year ago. It's still pretty awesome. :up:

[블라스]

Movie not dead, and Chow still on board? (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39902)

[The Guard]

WHEN WILL THEY STOP TOYING WITH OUR EMOTIONS!!!???

He said, not caring a fiddle.

[Octoberist]

I say that they just do it. There's too much investment at this point, moreso than the Kevin Smith version.

[The Major]

I say that they just do it. There's too much investment at this point, moreso than the Kevin Smith version.
Then they should do it right. Dump Seth and get a serious take on the property.

[Octoberist]

Seth co-wrote the script, and I like the dude.

I think he's taking a lot of crap from people online but in the end, the guy is talented and funny. Again, if they can make the Green Hornet 'funny', make it Ghostbusters 'funny'; Gozer was a real threat to the city so there was some seriousness to it.

[The Major]

I would have preferred him on board sure, but I'm going to go and see this movie with an open-mind. And I don't honestly think that casting Seth Rogen is tantamount to killing newborn kittens like everyone seems to be acting. Some people really need to put things into perspective and act accordingly, not decry this as the next Batman&Robin before we have even been blessed with a trailer let alone the finished product. Let's just give this a try, and if it's rubbish - sure you can say 'told you so' but I fail to see how that will make the world a better place.
It would be to late at that stage. We'd get a bad movie and the GH franchise would be tarnished. It could take decades to recover from that, if it does at all.

[The Major]

I think that the domino mask and tailored suit represents the simplicity of The Spirit. Actually, I love that look, and that's why I'm for The Green Hornet.

I think you can always make that appealing to the general public; and I think Watchmen will test that (The Comedian/ Ozy)
Actually that's not the true costume of GH. The old tv show failed in that respect. The public has never seen what the GH really looks like.

[Octoberist]

how does Green Hornet actually look like?

[The Major]

Because it's the freaking Green Hornet that's why.

New and low profile adaptions can succeed all the time.

This isn't Spider-man we are talking about.

Blade wasn't, either. Still did well.

It's not even Ghost Rider. And Rogen doesn't automatically = BOX OFFICE. Please see Zach and Miri.

Stephen Chow, I figured he wouldn't mix with Hollywood and this wouldn't work out.

Agreed.

Also there hasn't really been a movie like Green Hornet before that worked.
Batman is pretty close IMO. That worked great.

[The Major]

how does Green Hornet actually look like?

Like this.

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm628202496/tt0032559

[Octoberist]

it's not that different, it was just a full mask.

I doubt anyone remembers the first look anyway. Hell, I'm fairly good with my pop culture and I didn't know about this.

[I Am The Knight]

You'd think people would've learned to use search engines by now.

[The Major]

Seth co-wrote the script,

So he wrote the script. It might be bad. If it is comedic he can just change some names and make his own comedy super-hero movie without letting GH get tarnished if it fails. IMO a comedic GH would tarnish the property, though. It would be the GH's Adam West Batman. Completely missing the point of the property .

and I like the dude.
So do I. I just don't think that's enough to get him a free pass on a serious super-hero.

I think he's taking a lot of crap from people online but in the end, the guy is talented and funny.

He's very talented, though only in comedic films. He has little interest or range beyond that unlike other comedic actors who can do serious work. GH is not the project to experiment on if he does a serious version at all, which I'm doubtful will happen any way.

Again, if they can make the Green Hornet 'funny', make it Ghostbusters 'funny'; Gozer was a real threat to the city so there was some seriousness to it.
Why make it funny at all?

[The Major]

it's not that different, it was just a full mask.

A full mask with a hornet insignia. It's different enough that the public can't recognize it as the GH. A situation which needs to be changed.

I doubt anyone remembers the first look anyway.

All the more reason to use it in a movie.

Hell, I'm fairly good with my pop culture and I didn't know about this.
Because GH's old tv show never showed it.

[Octoberist]

You'd think people would've learned to use search engines by now.

NO, I asked about Green Hornet's ORIGINAL LOOK.

yes, I know how he looks like in the show, but I wasn't familar with the full mask. Yes, I could have used a search engine, in which I do all the time, but this only fuels an interesting conversation.

[lou2099]

Sounds like Rogen lost all that weight for nothing.

[I Am The Knight]

NO, I asked about Green Hornet's ORIGINAL LOOK.

yes, I know how he looks like in the show, but I wasn't familar with the full mask. Yes, I could have used a search engine, in which I do all the time, but this only fuels an interesting conversation.

Okay, pardner.

[BATS N' HORNETS]

what about the ninja/bandit style mask he wore:

my art:


http://a809.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/102/l_50e061436a88cda1bdfa00d473a0c0f8.jpg

[cerealkiller182]

http://www.joblo.com/update-hornet-back-on

Green Hornet Still On

It looks like the reports of THE GREEN HORNET's demise were greatly exaggerated. Earlier this week, it was reported that THE GREEN HORNET wasn't shooting in 2009 and may never make it before cameras. Problem is nobody told Seth Rogen. The actor/writer/producer checked in with HitFix, the site that started the rumor, to clear the air. An angry Rogen wrote in an e-mail that the film "should still hit its release date" of June 25, 2010 and that they'll be hiring a director in the next couple weeks. Seth was reportedly upset because, as he puts it, the film has "many people working for it," all who read the rumors online and thought they were losing their jobs. Meanwhile at Ain't It Cool, they're reporting that while Stephen Chow left his post as director, he's still onboard to co-star as Kato. And in one last piece of GREEN HORNET news, the LA Times is reporting that another famous superhero plays a brief but pivotal role in the film. And that superhero will be played by?.....Adam Sandler.

Adam Sandler playing the Lone Ranger me thinks

[FaT_tONle]

I guess Sandler is running out of material to continue his recent trend of summer bombs... well maybe not bombs, but not good films at all.

[lou2099]

http://www.joblo.com/update-hornet-back-onGreen Hornet Still On Adam Sandler playing the Lone Ranger me thinksWell, that will shoot down any hopes of this being a serious movie.

[Octoberist]

I just hope that this movie turns out to be good.

I'm just facinated by the Green Hornet by some odd reason.

[Eggyman]

Have you ever seen the crossover with Batman, Tober?

[Octoberist]

I've seen bits and pieces on youtube. Or is that Hula? I'm not too sure - anyway, it was a very tongue in cheek episode from what I saw.

[Eggyman]

Very. It's just cool to think that Bruce Lee was in a Batman episode :D

[lou2099]

Very. It's just cool to think that Bruce Lee was in a Batman episode :DIt was a pretty good episode, and I'm sure you know the story behind the fight scene with Kato/Bruce vs. Robin/Burt Ward's stunt double.

[Eggyman]

Actually I don't. Care to share?

[lou2099]

Well, I'm drawing from memory, but I think Bruce Lee actually wanted Kato win the fight between him and Robin, but the producers wanted Robin to win. Since no one believed that either Burt Ward nor Robin could beat up Bruce Lee, they settled on a draw, even though the stunt double firmly believed he could hold his own against Bruce.

This is what I remember. Maybe someone with a better memory can confirm it better.

[Kent Allard]

Oddly enough -- Burt Ward had earned a black belt in karate before getting the part as Dick Grayson/Robin. If the producers had allowed it, Ward and Bruce Lee might have been able to put together a really memorable fight scene - at the very least it would've given Bruce a change of pace from the usual untrained opponents.

[Doctor Jones]

I take it this will be more of a comedy. With Sandler in this I can't take it seriously.

Though it will be neat to see Rogan loose all that weight and gain muscle and wear the suit and act serious...

[Dr. Watson]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=8116

News

Michel Gondry to Direct Green Hornet
Source:The Hollywood Reporter (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ieda4f2f47125746d8ad355ddbf4e7515)
February 24, 2009


Michel Gondry is in negotiations to direct The Green Hornet (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=19507), Columbia Pictures big screen adaptation of the classic crime-fighting hero being played by Seth Rogen.

Stephen Chow had been tapped to direct but dropped out over creative differences. He is still expected to co-star as Kato, the Hornet's trusty sidekick and chauffeur.

The Hollywood Reporter says the studio is intent on making the feature one of its 2010 tentpoles.

Gondry's credits include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep and Be Kind Rewind.

"Hornet" follows the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father's crusading newspaper, The Daily Sentinel. By night he is a masked hero, fighting crime with his sidekick Kato, who has incredible martial arts skills.

Many of my serious doubts about this movie are gone. Gondry is awesome :up:

[Dark Donnie]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=8116
Michel Gondry to Direct Green Hornet
Source:The Hollywood Reporter February 24, 2009


Michel Gondry is in negotiations to direct The Green Hornet, Columbia Pictures big screen adaptation of the classic crime-fighting hero being played by Seth Rogen.

Stephen Chow had been tapped to direct but dropped out over creative differences. He is still expected to co-star as Kato, the Hornet's trusty sidekick and chauffeur.

The Hollywood Reporter says the studio is intent on making the feature one of its 2010 tentpoles.

Gondry's credits include Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep and Be Kind Rewind.

"Hornet" follows the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father's crusading newspaper, The Daily Sentinel. By night he is a masked hero, fighting crime with his sidekick Kato, who has incredible martial arts skills.

[Dr. Watson]

^heh, beat you to it :D

[Dark Donnie]

I always get beat by mere seconds :mad: :cwink:

[War Party]

Wow, this is a great choice for a director.

[Ender Durden]

holy crap GONDRY?! now this movie is gonna take a very interesting visual/editing turn! im still bummed about chow not directing it tho.

[ABleedingCorpse]

A director is only as good as his last film....Be Kind Rewind??????????????????????????

[Double Down]

From the Archives: Michel Gondry on ‘Green Hornet.’

The news today that Michel Gondry will take over the directorial reigns from Stephen Chow on The Green Hornet, an adaptation of the popular comic book superhero starring Seth Rogen, has a certain poetic justice to it. When Gondry first moved from France to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s, he wanted to make lighthearted blockbusters, inspired by 80’s hits like the Back to the Future franchise. However, due to creative differences with the studio, Gondry wound up turning his interests elsewhere. That was probably a good thing, since he went on to create a distinctive visual style that’s all his own, rather than melt into the Hollywood formula. When I profiled Gondry for a New York Press cover story a few years back, here’s what he had to say about his initial Green Hornet experience:
“I wanted it to have the quirkiness of Superman III,” he says. “They wanted something sleek like The Matrix. I don’t see myself with this kind of darkness.” He gets increasingly impassioned as the memories flow back. “The producer was an idiot,” he says. “This guy thought I was a cool director. But I was not cool, even if I was popular with artists. It wasn’t about having an attitude. It was about not having an attitude.”

http://blogs.indiewire.com/kohn/archives/2009/02/24/from_the_archives_michel_gondry_on_green_hornet

[War Party]

A director is only as good as his last film....Be Kind Rewind??????????????????????????

I love that movie. Just makes you appreciate film.

[TheVileOne]

Quirkiness of Superman III . . . guys, I mean . . . Superman III?

[fu manchu]

I was only merely curious about this movie because of Chow but with Gondry in the director's chair is definitely a good sign it will be good.

[Octoberist]

A director is only as good as his last film....Be Kind Rewind??????????????????????????

I don't believe that for one second because it's different for everyone.

Every director has some sort of a downfall. I mean, Be Kind Rewind was an innocent and sweet movie that was strangely unfocused. It was an okay movie and to me, it was the lesser of Gondry's resume.

[Ender Durden]

Quirkiness of Superman III . . . guys, I mean . . . Superman III?

if this were an official Superman project with Brandon Routh, yea that would scare the crap outa me. But i mean cmon, its Seth Rogen and Steven Chow...

Plus, its Gondry. I completely trust him to keep the quirkiness at a likeable/not-too-over-the-top level like all his movies are.

[Dr Strange]

This is great news, i am a huge Gondry fan. After i heard that Chow was not going to be directing i was having my doubts about certain aspects of the film. But this i believe will add more visual flair to the film.

[Octoberist]

i agree. If Gondry can make it surreal and almost indie like, then it'll stand out as a movie.

[PWN3R]

This is so out of left field, but geez, talk about terrific choice. Gondry and the Green Hornet. That is pure :yay:.

[ABleedingCorpse]

I don't believe that for one second because it's different for everyone.

Every director has some sort of a downfall. I mean, Be Kind Rewind was an innocent and sweet movie that was strangely unfocused. It was an okay movie and to me, it was the lesser of Gondry's resume.

Be Kind Rewind just felt like someone took a film, chopped it up, re-edited with one eye closed, and said "Oh, this is great". It was a good film for a plot, but the total outcome felt so empty to me. Not his best work, but he's still only as good as his last film. So hopefuly him doing Green Hornet will fix things and Be Kind Rewind can stay just a 'lesser of his career' movie, instead of carrying over that direction to this film.

[CorpusBlack]

Very. It's just cool to think that Bruce Lee was in a Batman episode :D

twas one of my favs even though the villain Colonel Glum was sh-t.

[Octoberist]

so do you guys think if both GREEN LANTERN AND GREEN HORNET comes out in the same summer, that one of them will get a title change of some sort (Like a subtitle)?

[The Major]

if this were an official Superman project with Brandon Routh, yea that would scare the crap outa me. But i mean cmon, its Seth Rogen and Steven Chow...

On a super-hero franchise which is supposed to be serious. Though if I had to choose between Chow and Rogen I'd take Chow. He at least has proven he can direct great action scenes and with the proper direction could make a good serious GH. Rogen's talents limited to strictly comedy only no matter how much he gets in shape.

Plus, its Gondry. I completely trust him to keep the quirkiness at a likeable/not-too-over-the-top level like all his movies are.

Gondy might be good for GH, I just don't know enough about him to comment on either way but Seth is still in the driver's seat with this movie and I bet it's still going to be a comedy. :csad:

[Doctor Jones]

I'm sorry, Rogan has already showed himself as just a comedian to audiences, how will they take him seriously as GH? People will just think it's a spoof.

[Johnny Drama]

I'm sorry, Rogan has already showed himself as just a comedian to audiences, how will they take him seriously as GH? People will just think it's a spoof.

I disagee with that statement. Rogan has mostly done comedy, tue.
But Before Adam Sandler did movies like Punch Drunk Love and Reign On Me, he was a goofball, slapstick comedian known for his goofy roles in Billy Madison and Little Nicky.
Jim Carey was feacken Ace Ventura, but he later tackled seious roles in The Truman Show, The Majestic and Eternal Sunshine.
Robin Williams was Mork, Popeye and had an extremley sucessfull stand up career, but late went on to be extremley sucessfull in serious dramas such as Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, What Dreams may come, Insomnia... and his list goes on.

[The Major]

I disagee with that statement. Rogan has mostly done comedy, tue.

He has shown little interest on making a serious GH movie. Not that GH should be used by him for his first drama role, not when Hollywood has numerous other action stars to choose from. If Seth really wants to be a serious actor he should attempt a few serious roles in projects he's created or minor roles in other films before moving on to serious action hero roles. The chances of GH being serious at all are very, very slim with Seth.

But Before Adam Sandler did movies like Punch Drunk Love and Reign On Me, he was a goofball, slapstick comedian known for his goofy roles in Billy Madison and Little Nicky.

All of the drama projects aren't serious action movies and none where adaptions of high profile franchises.

Jim Carey was feacken Ace Ventura, but he later tackled seious roles in The Truman Show, The Majestic and Eternal Sunshine.

No serious roles Carrey did are from established franchises. Seth isn't doing the same thing with GH.

Robin Williams was Mork, Popeye and had an extremley sucessfull stand up career, but late went on to be extremley sucessfull in serious dramas such as Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, What Dreams may come, Insomnia... and his list goes on.

Just because Williams' managed it doesn't guarantee Seth can. Williams' is a Julliard student what's Seth got on that with acting training? The serious roles Willaims' had didn't have the hurdles Seth will, either. He was only doing straight dramas roles, he wasn't expected to destroy criminals with his bare hands.

[Doctor Jones]

Agreed with Major.

Seth needs to do smaller films then diving head long into a action film that's serious. He needs to show other films where people can indeed take him seriously. Going from Funny People or Knocked uUp to this is a stretch for him and the audience to accept him as.

[Hunter Rider]

Interesting director choice.

[The Guard]

Does anyone really think THE GREEN HORNET will be an entirely serious film?

Riiight.

[K.B.]

This has been bad from start to finish :csad:

[The Sarge]

Michel Gondry's addition has made me a lot more interested. I love his stuff.
A serious Green Hornet movie would have been interesting, but it really isn't like he had much of a fanbase left.

[cerealkiller182]

People are far too hard on Rogen. People expect every superhero movie to be the Dark Knight now. Rogen is definitely an off beat choice, that much is certain. But so far Rogen seems to understand the correct tone of an action/comedy, seems to be a comic geek himself, and has shown some serious dedication with his recent slim down. Chow and Gondry are fantastic choices, off-beat choices as well for this type of film but no one really keeps them down. It always comes back to Rogen. I am going to at least withhold judgement until I see some actual footage and not be so cynical to think that people who havent done movies without a preexisting fanbase before adapting someoneelse's material with a fanbase.

Sometimes I think if it was up to the forum members, then people would typecast twice as much as they already are. All the filmmakers would just stay to their own genres which IMO is a horrible idea.

[Dr. Watson]

People are far too hard on Rogen. People expect every superhero movie to be the Dark Knight now. Rogen is definitely an off beat choice, that much is certain. But so far Rogen seems to understand the correct tone of an action/comedy, seems to be a comic geek himself, and has shown some serious dedication with his recent slim down. Chow and Gondry are fantastic choices, off-beat choices as well for this type of film but no one really keeps them down. It always comes back to Rogen. I am going to at least withhold judgement until I see some actual footage and not be so cynical to think that people who havent done movies without a preexisting fanbase before adapting someoneelse's material with a fanbase.

Sometimes I think if it was up to the forum members, then people would typecast twice as much as they already are. All the filmmakers would just stay to their own genres which IMO is a horrible idea.

Quoted for truth.

Rogen is very into comics. I read an interview in Elle where he apparently forced his interviewer to go comic book shopping with him for three hours.

The honest truth is that a majority of people are going to be more familiar with the campy Green Hornet from the sixties, not the semi-serious pulp character. So that they would make the movie funny and off beat makes sense. It will have retro appeal for people who grew up watching Green Hornet.

[Webhead2006]

Cool to hear they got a new director on board and things are set to go again. As for i too hope they take make the film be all out comedy but take it more serious with some comedy moments here and there. We wont know for sure how things will turn out untill filming begains and we star getting set reports.

[PWN3R]

Seth Rogen on Gondry:
Gondry loved the Green Hornet script so much, in fact, that he began filming it immediately. "To convince the studio to let him do it, he filmed a fight scene on his own," Rogen marveled. "He just hired stunt men and did it by himself! Just to show some of the stuff he could do, some of the weird filming techniques he has and some of the stuff he can pull off. I mean, this is something he did in two days and it was instantly unlike anything you've ever seen before. It was impossible not to hire him once he presented what he could do for it."http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/02/25/seth-rogen-explains-why-they-chose-michel-gondry-for-green-hornet/

Interesting stuff.

[BlackLantern]

off beat is one thing...totally wrong for the character is another....I like Rogen, but while Knocked Up is a funny movie....no way in blue hell, a girl as hot as Heigl is ****ing Seth Rogen if he isn't rich or powerful in some way.....He can probably write the **** out of Green Hornet but he shouldn't be starring in it

[블라스]

I'd kill to see that footage.

[PWN3R]

I'd kill to see that footage.
Most likely a special feature on the DVD.:csad:

[Dr. Watson]

Seth Rogen on Gondry:
http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/02/25/seth-rogen-explains-why-they-chose-michel-gondry-for-green-hornet/

Interesting stuff.

That is extremely promising. Gondry wouldn't go through all that if he weren't really into it.

[블라스]

Most likely a special feature on the DVD.:csad:

I need a DeLorean :cmad:

[zeptron]

I disagee with that statement. Rogan has mostly done comedy, tue.
But Before Adam Sandler did movies like Punch Drunk Love and Reign On Me, he was a goofball, slapstick comedian known for his goofy roles in Billy Madison and Little Nicky.
Jim Carey was feacken Ace Ventura, but he later tackled seious roles in The Truman Show, The Majestic and Eternal Sunshine.
Robin Williams was Mork, Popeye and had an extremley sucessfull stand up career, but late went on to be extremley sucessfull in serious dramas such as Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, What Dreams may come, Insomnia... and his list goes on.


Didn't Michael Keaton do mostly comedies before he did Batman?

[Octoberist]

I think Seth is a very smart guy. I think he's more business savvy than the likes of Carrey or Sandler. Again, Seth campaigned for Stephen Chow (as both actor and director) and when that kinda failed through directing wise, he campaigned for Michel Gondry.

It seems like Seth is not only a comedic actor, but he's a movie fan which is a plus. That's why I always root for Seth, because it seems like he knows what he's doing. He's not perfect but I think he's going to have a health career. Not to mention that Seth is only 26.

[The Major]

A serious Green Hornet movie would have been interesting, but it really isn't like he had much of a fanbase left.
There's no reason it can't rebuild a new fanbase. Give the public a reason to like GH and they may come around. Blade and hellboy didn't even have the public recognition GH does and they succeeded.

[The Major]

Quoted for truth.

Rogen is very into comics. I read an interview in Elle where he apparently forced his interviewer to go comic book shopping with him for three hours.
How many GH comics has Seth actually read? Just because an actor or director is a comic fan doesn't mean they're right for a comic movie. Their skills have to match it or it will go down in flames.

The honest truth is that a majority of people are going to be more familiar with the campy Green Hornet from the sixties, not the semi-serious pulp character. So that they would make the movie funny and off beat makes sense. It will have retro appeal for people who grew up watching Green Hornet.
That's the reason why the public should see the real GH. It isn't the campy one from the 60's. Being more faithful works look at batman. Burton didn't just adapt the 60's tv show and it succeeded.

[Doctor Jones]

Didn't Michael Keaton do mostly comedies before he did Batman?

Clean and Sober.