Warren Ellis dropped some news today. The writer of many things in many media let his readers at WarrenEllis.com know that he’s going to be scripting an “Arthurian project” that the producers are calling, yep, “Excalibur”.
I’m writing a film treatment for Hollywood Gang, who co-produced Frank Miller’s 300. Hollywood Gang have previously optioned my graphic novel (with Chris Sprouse) OCEAN.
On my desk, the treatment is called Untitled Arthurian Project.
On their desk, the project is called EXCALIBUR.
I’m working directly with Gianni Nunnari, Oliver Kramer and Craig Flores (whom I was delighted to bump into on the Warner’s lot the other day) and having a great time.
I have no doubt that Ellis is having a great time. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes, because Boorman’s has always been a favorite of mine. Certainly, adapating Arthur can sometimes be a thankless task; fortunately, Ellis typically doesn’t care if he pisses off the squares. In the meantime, enjoy this:
July 27th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
If it’s anything like Creacy or Wolfskin, this could be a really cool movie.
July 27th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
He should totally name a character Peter Wisdom.
July 27th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Why doesn’t Ellis try writing some ‘Fell’ for a change?
July 27th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Brian K Vaughan’s already doing something in this ‘sphere’.
July 27th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Nobody will ever beat the movie Excalibur. It would be quite a mountain to climb if they have it hanging over their heads. Better call the movie something else. Whether it’s “Camelot”, “The Knights of the Round Table” or…wait for it…”The Curse of Arthur”(lol). Or anything else.
July 27th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Not the Excalibur movie I would really be pumped for, but Ellis is always good.
July 27th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
The final scene in Excalibur will always move me to tears.
July 27th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Don’t mess with a classic like Excalibur. There will never be another one like it.
July 28th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Oh, that Excalibur. I didn’t think a movie about Captain Britain would have a big enough fanbase though, so I guess this makes more sense. Anyone remember “Arthur” with Clive Owen?
October 17th, 2009 at 12:21 am
I heard about a possible remake, and wasn’t sure how it would go. If Warren Ellis is involved it will be good, i just hope the dystopian motif/anti-authority themes won’t ruin the balance of the storyline. I can see Warren Ellis doing an excellent job of Percivals journey through the wasteland to find the grail.