Stephen King's "IT" remake has found a writer

[Green Goblin]

Wait has their been news of this?

 

[A Necessary Evil]

Unless news comes up for this.

Stop. Bumping. This. Thread.

 

[Thundarr]

According to Wikipedia, on June 7, 2012, the novel would be adapted into a two part movie directed by Cary Fukunaga, Chase Palmer as writer, and John Silk, David Katsenberg, and Seth Graham-Smith as producers. John Powers Middleton is set to be executive producer.

This is the last update on this project that i've been able to find. With all these things set up, I don't understand what's keeping it in Development Hell. Creative differences I suppose.

 

[Sawyer]

Unless news comes up for this.

Stop. Bumping. This. Thread.

We'll stop bumping as soon as you get an avatar that doesn't feature Ben Kingsley's O-face.

 

[Thundarr]

We'll stop bumping as soon as you get an avatar that doesn't feature Ben Kingsley's O-face.

Besides, everyone loves talking about horror films this close to Halloween. And even with the limitations of being a made for TV movie, "Stephen King's IT" is an all time classic horror film.

And I bumped the thread in order to find out if anybody else had heard anything new. Where else am I supposed to ask?

 

[A Necessary Evil]

We'll stop bumping as soon as you get an avatar that doesn't feature Ben Kingsley's O-face.

Will do, for $737,000 there, Heisenberg.

 

[Thundarr]

Okay, here are my casting choices.

Gary Oldman as Pennywise

Christian Bale as Bill

Jerry O'Connel as Ben

Don Cheedle as Mike (although I still think Eddie Murphy would hit it out of the park)

Rick Moranis as Eddie (yes, I know he's a little old for the role, but it's called ACTING people)

Charlize Theron as Bev

Jim Carrey as Ritchie

Nathan Fillian as Stan

 

[jonathancrane]

Good casting!

 

[Sawyer]

Yes, it's called acting, but the 20 year age difference between Bill/Ben and Eddie would be.... odd.

 

[Thundarr]

Yes, it's called acting, but the 20 year age difference between Bill/Ben and Eddie would be.... odd.

Make up, lighting, and digital enhancements can do wonders though.

 

[Thundarr]

Good casting!

Thank you.

 

[Victarion]

Guys. Guys. Hey you guys. Stop it.

 

[Sawyer]

Gurl, no you di'int.

 

[Thundarr]

Yes, it's called acting, but the 20 year age difference between Bill/Ben and Eddie would be.... odd.

You expect him to have his actual age tattooed across his forehead?

As an alternative, how about Saul Rubinek?

 

[Sawyer]

20 year difference. TWENTY. They don't need to tattoo it across someone's forehead for it to be clear as day.

 

[Thundarr]

Again, it's called acting. With the right make up, etc, you can shave a lot of years off a person (on camera at least).

Neve Campbell was 20 when she starred on a little TV show called Catwalk, which debuted in 1990. Then in '97 she starred in Scream, where she played a 17 year old high school student. So age has very little to do with whether or not they're right for the part (unless you're talking about kids, as it's very difficult for a 14 year old to convincingly play a 10 year old).

 

[:eek:]

Well, considering Rick Moranis has retired from acting he will never appear in this movie (if they ever make it). Since 1997 he's only made a few voice-over works for animated movies

 

[A Necessary Evil]

Again, it's called acting. With the right make up, etc, you can shave a lot of years off a person (on camera at least).

Neve Campbell was 20 when she starred on a little TV show called Catwalk, which debuted in 1990. Then in '97 she starred in Scream, where she played a 17 year old high school student. So age has very little to do with whether or not they're right for the part (unless you're talking about kids, as it's very difficult for a 14 year old to convincingly play a 10 year old).

There's also believability. Great acting or not, Moranis (as much as I love him), does not fit the part, nor look it. Neve was fine, because she looked like a high school student. Not to mention, Moranis doesn't act anymore.

 

[NosfeRomas]

They could get Seth Green for the older Richie.

 

[Carnotaur3]

I have some inside knowledge. Stephen King is now involved with writing the script.

 

[cabel]

Watched the previous version for the first time the other day. While I'm not sure if I'd call it scary or great, it was definantly entertaining. Tim Curry was great, the kids were great, the adults were not quite as great but the strength of the characters made up for it in my opinion. I don't know if I'll ever watch it again, but I can acknowledge the charm that makes people remember it so fondly.

I haven't read the book, but I'm planning to get the audiobook from my library in the near future.

 

[redhawk23]

Again, it's called acting. With the right make up, etc, you can shave a lot of years off a person (on camera at least).

Neve Campbell was 20 when she starred on a little TV show called Catwalk, which debuted in 1990. Then in '97 she starred in Scream, where she played a 17 year old high school student. So age has very little to do with whether or not they're right for the part (unless you're talking about kids, as it's very difficult for a 14 year old to convincingly play a 10 year old).

Just because 26 year olds play high schoolers often doesn't make it a completely ridiculous practice.

 

[Thundarr]

Well, considering Rick Moranis has retired from acting he will never appear in this movie (if they ever make it). Since 1997 he's only made a few voice-over works for animated movies

I was unaware of his retirement. That's too bad, because he's quite a charming fellow and a very good actor. Part of the reason I think he'd do so well in the role, other than him being physically perfect for the small & sickly Eddie, is that he's a very good comedic actor. And often if you want someone to do a great job in a serious dramatic role, the best person for the part is often a comedian. Look at John Ritter in the original for example. A very funny guy, was cracking jokes all through the movie commentary on the DVD, but did an excellent job as Ben. Also look at the dramatic work of people like Bill Murray, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, etc, often considered by many to be their best work on a technical basis (though not always the most commercially successful).

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Yeah he's done some voice work here and there (and a country music album lol) but hasn't been in a film since 1996.

 

[Thundarr]

Watched the previous version for the first time the other day. While I'm not sure if I'd call it scary or great, it was definantly entertaining. Tim Curry was great, the kids were great, the adults were not quite as great but the strength of the characters made up for it in my opinion. I don't know if I'll ever watch it again, but I can acknowledge the charm that makes people remember it so fondly.

I haven't read the book, but I'm planning to get the audiobook from my library in the near future.

There are certain things you have to keep in mind when watching IT.

1) It was a made for TV movie, so certain elements from the book had to be edited out, both for length and for content.

2) It was very much a product of its time, being filmed in 1989 for a 1990 broadcast.

3) The better part of the story was always the kids joining up to fight back against Pennywise, both in the book and in the movie. It's not so much that the adult actors didn't do as good a job as the kids, but more a case of their material not striking the same cords as the kids'.