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

[Parker Wayne]

It sucks to hear that Fukunaga isn't directing. It's funny and strange that a studio doesn't jump at a chance to double dip and get 2 It movies instead of one.

Probably for the best. It all seemed screwy from the beginning. Directors are rarely granted their full artistic visions. Unless you're Kubrick, Nolan, Fincher, Spielberg, Aronofsky, or Cameron, you probably haven't earned the right for final vision / final cut, and even that's not guaranteed. Even Scorsese had problems with The Wolf of Wall Street. Even Ridley Scott had problems with Kingdom of Heaven. Not trying to sound snotty, but Fukunaga is a nobody.

If they get any of the directors, writers, or cinematographers behind Sinister, Insidious, Oculus, Annabelle, Mama, or The Babadook, this movie is in the right hands, in my opinion. Not the guy from an HBO drama. Hate on me all you want.

Classic awful Rocketman.

 

[Eddie Dean]

I literally cannot tell if Rocketman is trolling or not.

 

[Marvolo]

I literally cannot tell if Rocketman is trolling or not.

He just doesnt know any better. Its ok. Just nod and smile. Thats the polite thing to do in these situations.

This is a ****** situation. King's stuff seems to get **** on by movie studios.

 

[Rocketman]

He just doesnt know any better. Its ok. Just nod and smile. Thats the polite thing to do in these situations.

This is a ****** situation. King's stuff seems to get **** on by movie studios.

 

[Octoberist]

But the guy responsible for 8 episodes of a TV show = total irrefutable genius.

You should be called "Out of Touch Man' if you're trying to put down both a 'little TV show like True Detective (this is not the 90's) and Cary's talents as a filmmaker (who also has a rich film resume). You're rambling on and on and you simply are talking out of your butt. I've never seen this before because you dot like what you're talking about but you're too stubborn to realize it.

I'll admit that rib at Vile One once in a while but at least he knows his stuff.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Fukunaga wanted to give them something new and beautiful, but the studio wanted more of the same.

I can't believe those bastards finally did it. You blew it up!

 

[Sawyer]

I can't believe those bastards finally did it. You blew it up!

Spoiler

 

[The Shape]

Devastating news for this production.

 

[Octoberist]

And it's three weeks before production. They can't just get any director.

Has there ever been a situation when a director walked away from a movie, and then came back?

I can only think of Matthew Vaughn for 'First Class'. And I guess David Lynch for the new sea on of Twin Peaks.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Most horror movies are complete garbage, if the studio wanted to make more garbage it was smart of him to exit stage left.

 

[The Shape]

I love how you guys think I'm nuts, when you think the only person in the world for this job is an unknown television guy who made 8 episodes of an HBO show, and you want him to be fully in charge of the Moby Dick of Horror novels, possibly the most iconic novel of its genre since Dracula or Frankenstein. Sure, I'm nuts.

It's not that he's the "only person in the world" for this job, but rather, it's that he was a great choice for this job -- especially based on his most recent writing/directing work.

True Detective wasn't like an 8-episode procedural detective show like CSI. It was essentially an 8-hour movie comprised of 8 parts, all of which were expertly written and directed by Fukanaga in a creepy, compelling, and cohesive manner. It's extremely rare that you'll see one director direct an ENTIRE season of a television show, of which every episode is near perfect. It's actually more of a daunting task than directing a single 2-hour film.

Since this project was initially planned as a story told in 2 film parts, it's easy to see why someone like Fukanaga was a perfect fit for this.

You admit that IT is an iconic horror novel, and yet your suggestion is a ghost movie filmmakers who specialize in cheaply made horror movies and jump scares. Some of those films are good, some are not, but none of them have the desirable tone that a new version of IT can and should have.

 

[Boom]

Most horror movies are complete garbage, if the studio wanted to make more garbage it was smart of him to exit stage left.

That is simply not true.

Think of all the horror film classics that came out of micromanagement, penny-pinching, and a studio mandate for commercialism over art.

 

[flickchick85]

Well, I'm more interested in Fukunaga than this story, so I'm just interested in whatever he'll be doing next.

 

[MadVillainy]

Well, I'm more interested in Fukunaga than this story, so I'm just interested in whatever he'll be doing next.

True

 

[StarLord]

Well, I'm more interested in Fukunaga than this story, so I'm just interested in whatever he'll be doing next.

I guess he'll be dedicating even more time to his Netflix movie Beasts of No Nation with Idris Elba.

 

[Octoberist]

I really think that IT is a good novel, but like The Stand, it has the worst dialog. I think King is not good with dialog. Very Howdy Doody and not subtle.


But with Cary, he could've made it something bold and special.

 

[Octoberist]

It's not that he's the "only person in the world" for this job, but rather, it's that he was a great choice for this job -- especially based on his most recent writing/directing work.

True Detective wasn't like an 8-episode procedural detective show like CSI. It was essentially an 8-hour movie comprised of 8 parts, all of which were expertly written and directed by Fukanaga in a creepy, compelling, and cohesive manner. It's extremely rare that you'll see one director direct an ENTIRE season of a television show, of which every episode is near perfect. It's actually more of a daunting task than directing a single 2-hour film.

Since this project was initially planned as a story told in 2 film parts, it's easy to see why someone like Fukanaga was a perfect fit for this.

You admit that IT is an iconic horror novel, and yet your suggestion is a ghost movie filmmakers who specialize in cheaply made horror movies and jump scares. Some of those films are good, some are not, but none of them have the desirable tone that a new version of IT can and should have.

I think what is driving people insane is not Rocketman's suggestion, which is NOT a bad one. I think James Wan has improved by leaps and bounds - I really do like him.

But it's his flat-out dimssal of Cary Fukunaga as 'some TV director' that is p*ssing people off because it's coming from complete ignorance. It's all completely baseless because

a.) TV is as good if not better than most of movies these days. It really shows that Rocketman either has not seen True Detective, or clearly does not understands its appeal.

b.) A talent like Cary Fukunaga should be given our support.

You can't go 'oh well' or 'good riddens'.

 

[Marvolo]

He'd have to be living under a rock to not understand where TV stands these days in terms of quality. HBO especially is surpassing movies in terms of quality.


True Dective had some marvelous tension and genuinely creepy moments. The studio would have been lucky to have him direct this. I guess they felt that it wouldnt have been dumb and generic enough and would have not appead to general audiences. Either that or the budget Carey requested was insanely high.

 

[Octoberist]

Yup living under a boulder, dude.

 

[Rocketman]

Haha, just insane assumptions coming out of nowhere here. He's most known for making 8 episodes of a TV show. Is anything in this statement not correct? I'll agree with you as much as anyone that television is a powerful medium and as far as storytelling goes it probably exceeds film with little argument. But let's not assume that this project is now some lost masterpiece and could've been Kubrick's Napoleon. Game of Thrones has almost unprecedented praise and look where Alan Taylor ended up.

I'm not trashing TV. I'll tell you that I think a few superhero shows are completely murdering most films of its genre. What I'm trashing is the implication that Fukunaga was guaranteed to transition to this film so effortlessly, considering it's the Titanic of Horror novels, and is almost universally praised as a modern classic.

Is it unfortunate he's off the project? Sure. Would it have been an amazing movie? No clue. Is it a huge loss? I'll say no. That's all I'm saying. Get a team of director/writer/cinematographer/composer all very well versed in Horror and I'm a happy guy.

Hey, if he stayed on board, agreed to the studio interference without our knowledge, made a colossally crappy movie and became the new Alan Taylor, you'd all hate him and say, "Go back to TV, movies aren't your medium." Be happy that you still like him instead of turning your back on him in an alternate future for something that wasn't in his control.

 

[Octoberist]

But you're absolutely wrong. IS a huge loss.

And Cary has directed well received movies. It's not like he came out of nowhere.

 

[Eddie Dean]

"Titanic of Horror novels" LOLOLOL

 

[Octoberist]

Rocketman,

The reason why people are reacting the way they are towards your opinion because we don't don't get any of your perspective on the matter, besides your feelings on IT as a novel, and James Wan.

We don't know if you've seen True Detective. We don't know if you've familiar with modern TV shows, or with Cary's work (including his movies).

My point: We don't get a lot from you... despite you writing a lot.

 

[Rocketman]

"Titanic of Horror novels" LOLOLOL

Glad I amused you by referencing a ship that is a metaphor for huge, epic, powerful, larger-than-life, etc. I'll rephrase it so you understand:

It's a really big, important piece of work on a cultural level, and happens to be a physically large book.

Or:

BIG BIG BOOK VERY IMPORTANT

 

[Rocketman]

Rocketman,

The reason why people are reacting the way they are towards your opinion because we don't don't get any of your perspective on the matter, besides your feelings on IT as a novel, and James Wan.

We don't know if you've seen True Detective. We don't know if you've familiar with modern TV shows, or with Cary's work (including his movies).

My point: We don't get a lot from you... despite you writing a lot.

I mean... what do you want to know about me?

- King's one of my favorite writers.
- Yes, I've seen True Detective, and as a television show, of course it's impressive and incredible and it's what made me like McConaughey.
- Horror is my favorite genre without question.
- I'm not sure if Fukunaga has the experience to take on such a huge project, or has the capabilities to create a successful product based on something this large. I'm not sure he deserved the keys to the kingdom, in other words. I'm not sure if it's been proven to us that what he could've made would've knocked it out of the park. For all we know, it could've been a massive failure.

If it were 2003, I would've said the EXACT same things about Christopher Nolan (I think I might have), and if I were wrong here, I would've happily admitted it. I just don't have a lot of evidence that screams, "Oh of course! Stephen King's IT!" based on True Detective. Sure, there are creepy things. But that doesn't guarantee a perfect adaptation of this.