Fantasy Highlander Remake

[Terminator]

Maaaaaaan, I wish Duncan was around in some form. An animated series, a video game, something.

 

[JackMercy]

Not ironic, I do believe he's playing a Richie-like guy.

You know they should get for the Scottsman/Highlander role? Kevin McKidd.

They tried.


...He passed.


They've re-written this script so many times, I won't be surprised if we hear they're going back to Zeist...

[BLACKOUT]Did I just say that?
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[SKSpawn]

Would've preferred Thomas Jane over Ryan

 

[Octoberist]

Because Thomas looks too much like Lambert, it would be jarring.

 

[Gianakin_]

They tried.

...He passed.

They've re-written this script so many times, I won't be surprised if we hear they're going back to Zeist...

[BLACKOUT]Did I just say that?
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They did? Dammit!

And bite your tongue!

 

[chamber-music]

They should get Muse to do the score the film seeing as they are pretty much the modern day version of Queen.

 

[Rowsdower!]

McKidd turned it down? Well, that's no surprise given his busy schedule of... um...

 

[Breogan]

Fresnadillo Departs Highlander - http://www.superherohype.com/news/a...or-juan-carlos-fresnadillo-departs-highlander


Great so they hire the conventional safe stock pretty boy big name Actor Ryan Reynolds, and the young new unconventional Director, the guy who might have an actual "creative difference" vision, walks.

Great move. He probably didn't want or see Reynolds as the character he imagined, but the producer$ forced it on him, and rather than compromise his vision he bailed, citing "creative differences".

Let's see, who is the bigger draw (ie more "$important$"?) ...Huge name Ryan must kiss his ass now Reynolds attached , or Juan what the hell do we need you for Carlos Fresnadillo ?

Juan who? We have Ryan Reynolds!!!!!!!!!!! start printing posters!

Yeah, I'm speculating.

I am a fan of the franchise though, so I do wish the movie the best of luck! Hopefully they can find a Director who can picture Reynolds as the lead , and actually work with that to make something good.
Reynolds pulling off the accent worries me, he also just doesn't have the world weary and time weary intensity or gravitas I imagine for MacLeod. But maybe it's doable.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

There is no proof he left because of Reynolds so I don't get that speculation. I do hope that Reynolds leaves as well because he isn't right for the part.

 

[Breogan]

There is no proof he left because of Reynolds

Yeah no proof, no freakin kidding - Hence I'm saying I'm speculating, and clearly stating that's obviously what I'm doing, did you catch where I said that clearly As to why, I made it pretty clear why I think he's wrong for it, I'm obviously speculatively [is that a word?] projecting that on to the directer. Did I really just have to explain that? [lol]

 

[HighFivingMF]

Not even a whole post later to blame it on Reynolds. That's gotta be a record.

 

[Breogan]

Not even a whole post later to blame it on Reynolds. That's gotta be a record.

Blaming what? The movie nothing is out yet. I am speculating as to why the director left.
They'll probably get someone who has the same vision

"...and actually work with that to make something good."

Is what I said. Heck they may get a better movie without him.


As far as Reynolds as MacLeod, here is what I said about him cast.

As far as Ryan Reynolds as Connor Macleod, that would not have been my choice, although he may be a better actor and closer to Scottish than Lambert, I don't know if he has the presence or intensity for the world and time weary character, although who knows, it depends what he's given, maybe he can pull it off.

...doesn't have the world weary and time weary intensity or gravitas [I imagine for MacLeod. But maybe it's doable..

And hey, at least I'm talking about the freakin movie, this thread was page 10000 before I bumped it
What are you talking about here?
If you think Reynolds is great for the part than say so.
I do hope for the best for it.

 

[Vapor]

Get Alex Proyas to do it..

 

[DarkSovereignty]

They should get Muse to do the score the film seeing as they are pretty much the modern day version of Queen.

A part of me just died inside...

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Not even a whole post later to blame it on Reynolds. That's gotta be a record.

Everything is his fault apparently. He also poorly wrote and poorly directed Green Lantern as well. Once the internet has something in it's mind, it never lets go.

 

[moviedoors]

They should get Muse to do the score the film seeing as they are pretty much the modern day version of Queen.

I don't much care for this property, but if that happened, I'd be there at the midnight screening.

 

[zanos]

What does everyone think of Damon Wayans in the Sean Connery role?

 

[Gianakin_]

Wow, back to square one. A pity.

 

[Octoberist]

To quote Hal Jordan "I know, right?"

 

[Mike_D202]

He left due to "creative differences." I heard he wanted to keep the Queen music, and the studio probably wanted something more modern. If I had to guess.

 

[Gianakin_]

That's not a big enough reason to leave a project. Probably that hack Peter Davis started micromanaging like always.

 

[Breogan]

Not that it will affect the movie or casting in any way, but just as a curiosity since he was asked.
- Lambert's thoughts on a Cameo, Reynolds, and the idea of a "remake"/reboot.- https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=EVjGYbATtQ4#t=668s


Christopher Lambert: "First of all, I think he's a really good actor. On top of it, he's somebody sensitive. If I was the producer or the director, I would go as far as possible away from the original Highlander to try to create a new "original" Highlander. I am talking about the script. Because the combination of what Highlander was about, plus Queen's music, was unbelievable. So I don't think a remake would work … I think a good one would be Man On Fire, which was directed by Elie Chouraqui - a French director - and then re-made (in 2004) by Tony Scott. It wasn't a "remake" of the movie. It was a new Man On Fire. And that's exactly what I would do with Highlander. You cannot duplicate something, no matter how big it could be. You cannot duplicate The Killer from John Woo; you cannot duplicate Once Upon A Time In The West by Sergio Leone. You can re-do something, but don't try and copy."

"...really if they were asking for me to do like 5 minutes in it, as a wink to the audience, I would do it. ...But they didn't."

 

[Gianakin_]

Well, he's right.

 

[TheIrishAvenger]

Ryan Reynolds Exits 'Highlander' Reboot at Summit

When it comes to "Highlander" stars, there can only be one. Now, however, there are none, as TheWrap has learned that Ryan Reynolds has exited Summit Entertainment's upcoming reboot, leaving producers Neal Moritz and Peter Davis back at square one.

Summit has been developing "Highlander" for several years, with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") most recently attached to direct. After a year of working on the project, Fresnadillo had a different vision in mind than Summit and they amicably parted ways in November 2012.

Summit vowed to move quickly in finding Fresnadillo's replacement but still hasn't brought another filmmaker onboard, leaving Reynolds in limbo. An individual familiar with "Highlander" tells TheWrap that Reynolds' exit may actually prove beneficial for the project, as a new director will be able to cast a new leading man rather than inherit a previous filmmaker's decision.

Reynolds was attached to play Connor MacLeod, an immortal Scottish swordsman forced to confront the Kurgan, a brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize." Christopher Lambert starred in the original along with Clancy Brown and Sean Connert.

Art Marcum and Matt Holloway wrote the "Highlander" reboot, while Noah Oppenheim penned the most recent draft. Melissa Rosenberg also took a stab at the script in 2011.

Justin Lin was originally attached to direct in September 2009, though he exited the project in August 2011 to focus on "Fast and Furious 6."

Reynolds certainly won't be hurting for work, as he'll soon begin filming Tarsem Singh's thriller "Selfless," which FilmDistrict will release on Sept. 26, 2014. He also stars opposite Jeff Bridges in Universal's "R.I.P.D" and voices the title character in "Turbo," which DreamWorks Animation opens July 17.

Reynolds recently wrapped Atom Egoyan's kidnapping thriller "Queen of the Night" and Marjane Satrapi's psychological thriller "The Voices." He's repped by CAA and attorney David Weber.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/colum...xits-highlander-reboot-summit-exclusive-97991

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Just as well, I like the guy but I wasn't exactly yearning to see him star in this project.