Rex Mundi: The Movie
A Rex Mundi film adaptation has been slithering its way through the pipes of Hollywood for a few years. I'm sort of gobsmacked at how far it's come. We have a home at Warner Brothers, and Johnny Depp is producing and set to star in the movie.
I'm sometimes asked if I'm afraid Rex Mundi will be "ruined". No, sir. The comic is there for all to see. And Rex Mundi is almost a thousand pages long. A "faithful" adaptation would be six hours long, you couldn't watch it without a catheter and a steady IV drip of glucose and caffeine. In fact, I'd be worried if the producers didn't want to change things.
Right now we're at work on the screenplay. As of right now (April ’11) a new writing team is on board, with a very interesting angle on the story, one I wanted to explore more in the comic, but I didn't have the space (or an excuse).
The Hollywood Reporter made an official announcement today, revealing the heretofore secret identity of the writers. I don't want to leech traffic from THR since it was their "exclusive", so head over there for the nitty gritty.
updated 04.20.11
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December 29th, 2009 - 14:57
While it’s not the exact same genre or character type, I recently rewatched the underrated film The Ninth Gate (based off the very excellent book The Club Dumas) and it only solidified my excitement for Johnny Depp as Sauniere. He is great in mystery/thrillers.
Also, having just seen Sherlock Holmes and rewatched Sunshine, I think Mark Strong would make a great Lorraine. Not that I have any say in casting, but he can pull off bald, authority, and charm rather well.
December 30th, 2009 - 09:09
Ah, Perez-Reverte! The thinking man’s Dan Brown. I loved The Club Dumas. Never saw the movie, but it looks like Roman Polanski directed it–who knew? And the actress who played “The Girl” is his wife. She looks very different from how I imagined the character in the book.
I’m looking forward to the new Sherlock Holmes. I love Guy Ritchie. But Jeremy Brett will forever be The Sleuth of Baker Street in my heart. Really, if you haven’t seen the 80s BBC Sherlock Holmes TV series, it’s the best.
Mark Strong is a handsome bald man!
January 2nd, 2011 - 01:20
Rob! Happy New Year! Any more to say in the new year about the movie or Mr. Depp? Congratulations on making a name for yourself. Hope you’re doing well!
January 2nd, 2011 - 21:53
Oi! Nick! Happy New Year! Long time, no viddy, droogie!
Sigh, nothing I can say… publicly. It’s still trudging on, though! Do you ever get to the East Coast? How are your little Vikings?
January 2nd, 2011 - 22:00
Yeah, long time! I check in on the Rex Mundi movie status every now and then—comics were great and the thought of Depp playing Sauniere is pretty slick. I’d see that movie in a heartbeat.
East coast doesn’t happen much, but occasionally I’m out that way for a visit to the family or for a conference or auto show. Shoot me an email so that I have your email address and phone number and I’ll give you a ring next time I’m out that way.
January 31st, 2011 - 09:18
I love it when there’s new movie news
February 11th, 2011 - 22:16
Arvid, Johnny Depp is a lucky dude to have your creative powers within his reach!