Danny Boyle might direct an adaptation of Toby Barlow's Sharp Teeth
"It's an adaptation of a book by a writer called Toby Barlow and it's a very extraordinary mix of gangland Los Angeles, really, really rough - a lot of shootings - and the difference with this particular piece of work is that these gangs can shape-shift at will into packs of dogs."
Simon Beaufoy also added that Danny Boyle would likely direct the project if he enjoys the script, which is still being written by Simon Beaufoy.
"If I write it well enough, he'll direct it."
The screenwriter also talked about the research he is doing, riding with Los Angeles Police Department officers and seeing different parts of the city that he previously hadn't seen before.
"It's brilliant seeing a different part of L.A. When you're involved with the movie industry and you go to awards ceremonies you miss out on what 90 percent of what L.A. is, which is hard-working people, lots of unemployment, lots of really difficult social issues."
Producer Christian Colson is also said to be on board with Sharp Teeth. It isn't clear when the script will be ready, or if Danny Boyle will commit to the project.
Sharp Teeth was released in 2011.
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XxxHolic
I've never read this, but it sounds awesome!
1 year agoby @xxxholicFlag
ChiRep_1
Mr. Boyle certainly isn't afraid to try something different. From 28 Days Later to Sunshine to 127 Ho urs. Oh and lets not forget Slumdog Millionaire. I'll watch anything with this guy behind the camera...
The shape-shifting part did throw me completely off guard though hah.
1 year agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
Jay.A.Ottley
EPIC.
I've read Sharp Teeth, which is a really wicked book, I wonder if its going to be as dark as the book, but any way. This has success written all over it....Simon Beaufoy & Danny Boyle (two good friends of mine, I'm game...SNM)
1 year agoby @jayaottleyFlag
HighCaliberINC
@RojoDiablo -Completely agree with your preference for Boyle movies..(especially with 28daysLater)
*And I already thought this concept was done in the 90s when Snoop put out that music video.. anyone else remeber that, or is it just me?
1 year agoby @highcaliberincFlag
slysnide
Oh yeah, cuz riding around with the LAPD is great research for anthropomorohic gangster dogs. :P
Nah, but he's right about LA. Good to ride with the cops too. Bet it'll be a more tame ride/along. ;)
1 year agoby @slysnideFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Sharp Teeth, i need some info guyes, wth is this>
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
RojoDiablo
I like his work on Trainspotting, 28 Days later, & Shallow Grave over Slumdog Millionaire so this could be interesting.
1 year agoby @rojodiabloFlag
Daveactor7
F*ck @Narrator beat me lol
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Wow. Looks like he's getting back into his Trainspotting/28 Days LAter roots with this one. Weird... gangs turning into dogs? I'm in.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
It's Boyle. I'm watching it. Nuff said.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
MovieManiac
After 127 Hours and Slumdog Millionare, i will watch anything that Boyle directs. I'm in.
1 year agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
Cripple
Hell yes. Boyle would do awesome with this.
1 year agoby @crippleFlag