|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cats16
Gondolin
Nov 15 2017, 1:14am
Post #1 of 6
(2274 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Showrunner Ideas
|
Can't Post
|
|
Aside from the common suggestions of PJ or Benioff & Weiss, who would you like to see in the running to helm this soon-to-be-behemoth show?
If we're talking film directors stepping into TV, del Toro and Cuaron will inevitably have their name thrown around. I would throw in Alex Garland, who directed Ex Machina and has an intriguing sci-fi film called Annihilation coming early next year. Denis Villeneuve would certainly bring the scale, as well as the affinity for practical effects many here appreciate.
And for folks coming from TV, I might suggest Noah Hawley of Fargo and Legion fame. Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy of Westworld are also on the rise, though that show is keeping them quite occupied these days.
Are there any established creators who are on the record as being Tolkien fans?
Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!
|
|
|
Kangi Ska
Gondolin
Nov 15 2017, 3:24am
Post #2 of 6
(2244 views)
Shortcut
|
Mark Gatiss & Steven Moffat of Sherlock fame. Mark is a brilliant writer. KS
Kangi Ska Resident Trickster & Wicked White Crebain
Life is an adventure, not a contest.
At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.
|
|
|
Eruonen
Gondolin
Nov 15 2017, 5:03am
Post #3 of 6
(2224 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Will there be any left after the scandals go through Hollywood?
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
The whole system has been rotten for years and who knows what other big names will be implicated. We might see foreign directors get some large roles, especially if shot in some unique areas of Europe for example. Some scenes in the Balkans would be outstanding besides some UK and other European areas. I could even see South America...areas in Argentina and Chile have the epic grandeur required.
(This post was edited by Eruonen on Nov 15 2017, 5:03am)
|
|
|
Kangi Ska
Gondolin
Nov 15 2017, 12:04pm
Post #4 of 6
(2165 views)
Shortcut
|
I would like to see the production of this series remain in New Zealand or move to Europe (using a multiple of countries) and stay away from Hollywood.. KS
Kangi Ska Resident Trickster & Wicked White Crebain
Life is an adventure, not a contest.
At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.
|
|
|
dormouse
Gondolin
Nov 15 2017, 2:59pm
Post #5 of 6
(2135 views)
Shortcut
|
... Andrew Davies, who writes some of the most sensitive and skilful TV adaptations of classic books...
Or the team who wrote and produced the BBC adaptation of 'Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell'
For still there are so many things
that I have never seen:
in every wood and every spring
there is a different green. . .
|
|
|
moreorless
Mithlond
Nov 16 2017, 1:30pm
Post #6 of 6
(2042 views)
Shortcut
|
|
To me Tolkien seems naturally more cinematic...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Personally I tend to think that Tolkien is naturally much more cinematic than someone like Martin and this should potentially be reflected in the choices made. Unless your going to be radically changing the tone of his work I think building atmosphere and location is going to be a key aspect of the shows success and to me that needs someone with high level cinematic experience.
Ontop of the names mentioned I would say Gareth Edwards(with Tony Gilroy) could potentially work, I liked what he did with Rogue One and Godzilla bringing those stories down to earth dramatically and building atmosphere really successfully. He's also someone with a lot of knowledge of the technical side of things which is probably going to be important on a project of this scale.
(This post was edited by moreorless on Nov 16 2017, 1:31pm)
|
|
|
|
|
