Over at Entertainment Weekly, the Ausiello Files have uncovered a “super secret” project that sounds all too familiar:
“former Lost executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz are developing a fairy-tale-themed drama series. Oh, and they’re getting a little help from—stop me if you’ve heard of this guy—Damon Freakin’ Lindelof!”
Because in December of 2008, it was mentioned that Vertigo’s Fables would be adapted for television at ABC (after an initial fly-by at NBC). Now, we haven’t heard much come from the project, until possibly now. The only question is, is this the proposed Fables adaption, or something in the same vein of the beloved comic series?
I’d like to think it is (perusing the message boards of the story, I’m not the only one). Especially with the notion that he will have a female lead. So is this Fables? Magic 8-ball says “all signs point to yes”. While Ausiello instantly calls for Sarah Michelle Gellar, I don’t simply see her as Snow White…Rose Red, on the other hand…
So, readers, who would you like to see in the cast of TV’s Fables? And do you think it could have a shot at massive popularity?
October 13th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Gellar as Beauty and Boreanaz as Beast. ‘Nuff said.
October 13th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
If they do this right it could be big. One important thing TV shows like this could learn from Vertigo and comics in general is how to structure story arcs. Full season story arcs are a problem, especially for newer shows. Break things up more and do shorter story arcs. Let shorter arcs lead to an overall story arc with an elements of closure. Strikes me that BSG, Lost, 4400, and most British TV did this better early on than such recent genre shows as Heroes, Flashback, Caprica, and now The Event. Personally, I like long character development story arcs. But, it is clear that majority do not have the patience. Am tired of watching interesting TV get canceled due to creators constantly under-estimating most folks need for a payoff. If you aren’t on AMC, FX, or pay-tv your show needs multiple pay-offs per season until very well established. If you can’t accomplish this then don’t pitch your show to the big four networks.
October 14th, 2010 at 7:05 am
After the way Lost ended, and that whole shitty final season for that matter, I won’t trust anything Lindelof’s ever involved with again. He’ll find a way to ruin it.
October 14th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
SMG all the way!
October 14th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
That’s very silly thinking, Shaun.
October 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
SMG The Best!
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