Merging the 7 SEAS.. Kurt Johnstad IS the script writer.

[John-An]

Wan will oversee the script from Kurt Johnstad, and Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder and Zack Snyder are producing. Pic is set for release in 2018.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2015/06/03/aquaman-film-nabs-director-james-wan/

 

[HighFivingMF]

Unite the Seven Scripts*

 

[Black Narcissus]

He wrote both 300 movies.

 

[Jekecy]

I'd feel much more comfortable with a more experienced writer. This guy's credits don't inspire any confidence or even hope. The saving grace is most assuredly Wan, who tends to elevate all his scripts.

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

Hmm. I'll be curious if hiring Johnstad (and Wan, and Momoa) will turn out out to be indicative of WB's direction for Aquaman -- the next 300.

On one level, the idea of a 300esque Aquaman movie is sorta mouthwatering, and it'd be unique in the superhero space, but at the same time, there's a really interesting human story at the center of Aquaman (similar to MOS or Batman Begins) and hiring Johnstad, Momoa, and Wan suggests to me that that aspect probably wasn't the highest priority. I could be wrong though.

 

[NoLaNitE007]

I'd feel much more comfortable with a more experienced writer. This guy's credits don't inspire any confidence or even hope. The saving grace is most assuredly Wan, who tends to elevate all his scripts.

Plenty of time for Wan and Johnstad to work on script and get it right.

Film doesn't come out till 2018...no worries.

Relax!

 

[KillerWolf]

WB made good to great choices when it comes to producers so far, but for some reason the same doesn't go when it comes to writers. Aside from Terrio that is.

Hopefully, Wan will make the script work, despite this rather unfortunate choice.

 

[NoLaNitE007]

WB made good to great choices when it comes to producers so far, but for some reason the same doesn't go when it comes to writers. Aside from Terrio that is.

Hopefully, Wan will make the script work, despite this rather unfortunate choice.

Unfortunate choice.....for you!

 

[KillerWolf]

Is that someone's head in the right corner? It looks like a bootleg.

 

[NoLaNitE007]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2015/06/03/aquaman-film-nabs-director-james-wan/

How come this guy Hughes always copies things that I say?

 

[NoLaNitE007]

Is that someone's head in the right corner? It looks like a bootleg.

No...just a gif

 

[KillerWolf]

No...just a gif

I know it's a gif.

It looks like someone filmed the scene in cinema with camera. That was my point. Never saw this one before.

 

[HighFivingMF]

Hmm. I'll be curious if hiring Johnstad (and Wan, and Momoa) will turn out out to be indicative of WB's direction for Aquaman -- the next 300.

On one level, the idea of a 300esque Aquaman movie is sorta mouthwatering, and it'd be unique in the superhero space, but at the same time, there's a really interesting human story at the center of Aquaman (similar to MOS or Batman Begins) and hiring Johnstad, Momoa, and Wan suggests to me that that aspect probably wasn't the highest priority. I could be wrong though.

Johnstad did rewrites on Man of Steel.

 

[Jekecy]

Even more reason to get someone else.

 

[Wally_West]

It is always possible for them to bring someone on to do rewrites to polish the script more as we closer to shooting.

 

[John-An]

Why do I feel some Jecekys sarcasms are disguised darts

 

[John-An]

WB made good to great choices when it comes to producers so far, but for some reason the same doesn't go when it comes to writers. Aside from Terrio that is.

Hopefully, Wan will make the script work, despite this rather unfortunate choice.

WTF? Wolfie this is the most nonsensical post I've seen in you. Not to mention hasty. No offense...
Plenty of cases (Hello! Russo brothers, James Gunn for many, not for myself specially the last one, but respect others opinion) and basing on past jobs or inexperience as Fuchs or Johnstad, doesn't mean they can do a good script and interesting script.

Not to mention Wan is overseeing the script too. So yeah hasty IMO.

It is always possible for them to bring someone on to do rewrites to polish the script more as we closer to shooting.

James Wan is overseeing the script too. He's good too.

 

[KillerWolf]

WTF? Wolfie this is the most nonsensical post I've seen in you. Not to mention hasty. No offense...
Plenty of cases (Hello! Russo brothers, James Gunn for many, not for myself specially the last one, but respect others opinion) and basing on past jobs or inexperience as Fuchs or Johnstad, doesn't mean they can do a good script and interesting script.

Not to mention Wan is overseeing the script too. So yeah hasty IMO.

I am not offended of course, but I don't think my post is nonsensical at all.
It's probably a bit dismissive when it comes to the possibility of this guy finally writing a good script, but I find that within reason, given that this little work he did so far is not very convincing. He might be a solid writer that just hadn't a chance to shine yet, but, unlike the opposite opinion, I have nothing to base this on. At this point, my doubts when it comes to his abilities as a writer and dissatisfaction with this choice are justified.

Still, when it comes to films, writers are not positioned very high in the hierarchy for a while now and, more often than not, directors are the one that call all the shots nowadays. I usually find this to be a shame, but in this case, as I already said and you mentioned it as well, it might prove to be a saving grace.

 

[The Sage]

I agree with KillerWolf. Johnstad as the writer leaves me 50/50 on how the story will turn out. But he could surprise or Wan can make improvements. This is an important film so I gotta believe they won't let the script quality not be high.

 

[WBwins]

WB made good to great choices when it comes to producers so far, but for some reason the same doesn't go when it comes to writers. Aside from Terrio that is.

Hopefully, Wan will make the script work, despite this rather unfortunate choice.

Hope so.Aquaman really needs an awesome script to work.Not sure why they went with Goyer 2.0

 

[StarLord]

He wrote both 300 movies.

First one = Yay! Second one = Boo!

 

[John-An]

I am not offended of course, but I don't think my post is nonsensical at all.
It's probably a bit dismissive when it comes to the possibility of this guy finally writing a good script, but I find that within reason, given that this little work he did so far is not very convincing. He might be a solid writer that just hadn't a chance to shine yet, but, unlike the opposite opinion, I have nothing to base this on. At this point, my doubts when it comes to his abilities as a writer and dissatisfaction with this choice are justified.

Still, when it comes to films, writers are not positioned very high in the hierarchy for a while now and, more often than not, directors are the one that call all the shots nowadays. I usually find this to be a shame, but in this case, as I already said and you mentioned it as well, it might prove to be a saving grace.

Maybe nonsensical was wrong but hasty yeah.
I respect your opinion, but you also may have made it wrong with unfortunate right?
And while he hasn't shined enough for you, I think that's an advantage. And as of now I'd give him a chance, especially with Wan having a hand too.
And my point was to Fuchs too, it's not well known but it may be on his advantage. Pan looks good to me from what I've seen.
And David Ayer? He's a great scriptmaker, but you aren't fan of his movies if I remember correctly. Not gonna stretch about it. Agree to disagree in that aspect.

I agree with KillerWolf. Johnstad as the writer leaves me 50/50 on how the story will turn out. But he could surprise or Wan can make improvements. This is an important film so I gotta believe they won't let the script quality not be high.

That's the point! not so known writers and with not much remarkable works before, have proved to delivered nice script. it may be a good or bad option in the end but I'd say let's give him a chance.

 

[WBwins]

I dont understand why its hasty to judge a writers quality by his previous works.

If his previous works sucked why on earth will I think his upcoming work is any better

 

[KillerWolf]

Maybe nonsensical was wrong but hasty yeah.
I respect your opinion, but you also may have made it wrong with unfortunate right?
And while he hasn't shined enough for you, I think that's an advantage. And as of now I'd give him a chance, especially with Wan having a hand too.
And my point was to Fuchs too, it's not well known but it may be on his advantage. Pan looks good to me from what I've seen.
And David Ayer? He's a great scriptmaker, but you aren't fan of his movies if I remember correctly. Not gonna stretch about it. Agree to disagree in that aspect.

No, I believe that hasty would be if I said - "this guy is completely unable to write a good script the movie will most definitely suck". Which I did not.
At this point, the choice is unfortunate, it will remain so until he writes a good script. And I really hope it will be the case with this film.

When it comes to Fuchs, the only "problem" I have with him is the apparent lack of experience. Unlike Johnstad, there is not work in his resume I can point my finger at and say "that is bad writing". As for Ayer, that is a completely different case, I am not fan of some of his movies, most notably "Fury", but I don't find him to be a bad director or scriptwriter at all.

 

[Pickleweasel]

I dont understand why its hasty to judge a writers quality by his previous works.

If his previous works sucked why on earth will I think his upcoming work is any better

Probably because you haven't read any of his previous work before