Darren Aronofsky now considered to direct Preacher
We reported back in April that director Sam Mendes, who was originally signed to direct, was no longer attached to the project. Columbia Pictures is currently seeking a new director for a 2011 start date, and Darren Aronofsky is "being targeted" as the guy for the job.
It was reported a few days ago that Darren Aronofsky is a major contender to direct the upcoming Christopher Nolan produced Superman remake. Since Warner Bros. is looking to shoot Superman in 2011 as well, it now seems that Darren Aronofsky will have to choose between the two high profile projects.
The Preacher graphic novel was created by Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon, and centers on a priest named Jesse Custer. After he becomes possessed and slaughters his entire congregation, he goes on a quest to 'literally' find God.
Preacher comes to theaters in 2012. The film is directed by D.J. Caruso.
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Summit10
he should go where he finds best to Direct...so that others will follow :)
2 years agoby @summit10Flag
DoubleR0522
@RojoDiablo me 2 lol
2 years agoby @doubler0522Flag
TheMime
Mneee....He will win if he goes either way....If he does that one he'll do great and if he chooses that one he will still do great so....agree with @Rojo..."The Mime is good either way"
2 years agoby @themimeFlag
Masta_Chiefed
Very cool. Preacher is one of the most controversial, brutal graphic novels conceived. Would rather have him save Wolverine more than either of these films though. That's just my marvel showing.
2 years agoby @masta-chiefedFlag
RojoDiablo
I'm good either way!
2 years agoby @rojodiabloFlag
WiseGuy
I wont be too upset if he decides to direct this instead of Superman, Preacher sounds pretty interesting.
2 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
Mutant
Read the Preacher comic scaramangagold, you'll understand once you read it
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
scaramangagold
Never heard of preacher before, but it seems kind of silly. Then again you could probably say the same for the Superman character. With that said I'd say scrap the Preacher project and bring Aronofsky on for Superman. Also Superman is absolutely his kind of film, a man split between two personalities. One: who he actually is Superman, who bears the burden of being the entire world's savior from everything in an effort to live up to his dead father's standards. Two: Clark Kent, who he wants to be. A man with a normal job, relationship, and human problems. How is that not perfect for Aronofsky?
2 years agoby @scaramangagoldFlag
CelluloidDreams
Yeah ..the man is not a sell-out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
jonquest
I agree with joekerr2e and The Narrator, this definitely feels like a better fit for him but I am really curious about how he would handle Superman.
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joekerr2e
@The_Narrator , you said it. I like the man's movies, but curious as to how he would've put Superman on the screen. Preacher is a much better fit for him.
2 years agoby @joekerr2eFlag
The Soylent Green Monkey
I'll see anything Aronofsky.
2 years agoby @soylentgreen2Flag
Diaigma
I can live with this.
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Cripple
@The Narrator, I agree, it does seem to be more of Aronofsky's fit, though I would still love to see his take on Superman.
2 years agoby @crippleFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Hmm... it would definitely fit him better. Wonder how he'll pull this off.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag