Ray Stevenson talks about recent developments for a film version of the HBO series
During my chat with Ray Stevenson this morning, talking about his upcoming DVD Outpost, the actor revealed an exclusive scoop about a forthcoming movie project based off the HBO series he starred in, Rome. Stevenson starred as Titus Pullo in the hit show that ended its two-season run in March of last year. Here's what he had to say:
I also have to ask about Rome. Have there been any talks about...
Ray Stevenson: Have there been talks about Rome? Oh my God. (Laughs)
There have been?
Ray Stevenson: I hate to say anything, but yes. Bruno Heller, the writer and director of the show, and Bill MacDonald are in talks now for a Rome movie project.
Really? Wow. So they want to bring everyone back?
Ray Stevenson: Well, everybody who's not dead. (Laughs) There's a lot of history there, and if Punisher: War Zone goes well, obviously our profiles may help. The tricky thing with a movie, is that HBO is pay-per-view. It has a limited audience, it has its audience. You've got to try and find a movie that will stand alone and yet serve both the existing audience and attracting new ones. There was so much maturity and so much richness and so much good stuff that came out of it, that I've got my fingers, eyes, nose, teeth and everything crossed, because, in a heartbeat I would go back and do it, but people way beyond my pay scale will be making that decision.
Is there a script for this right now, or are they still developing it?
Ray Stevenson: Well, Bruno started working on the script, and then they called the writers strike. You'd have to make a call to Bruno Heller and people like that. I'm not sure what HBO's legal position or involvement or ownership issues... I mean, these are all being discussed by other people. All I can say is that there's positive talk about it. I wish I could sit here and tell you more, because I'd probably be more excited than you would be, but I'm just quietly keeping everything crossed, and encouraging from my sideline position.
Watch for the full interview with Ray Stevenson for the new Outpost DVD in the very near future, and we'll have more info on any developments on the Rome film project as soon as we get more information.
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mobius
Oh may all the Roman Gods bring back ROME!!!!!!!!! Excellent movie excellent cast, and yes I want Vorenus back and Pullo and Atia etc. and if only there were a way to bring back Antony also! I miss the series, I miss the characters, I must admit that you can tell near the end of season II that they had to scramble to put things together. A Pox on whoever pulled the plug on one of the BEST series I have ever watched, yes even better than Sopranos!
4 years agoby @mobiusFlag
brookeD85
thats awesome I love the rome series I really hope they bring back kevin mckidd(lucious vernious) cause it never showed him die verinous and pullo my favorite characters
4 years agoby @brooked85Flag
Emgee
I'm really looking forward to this!!! In my country they have just finished playing season 2 and I loved every moment of it, it was a really amazing show and it was cancelled far to soon, I also have my fingers crossed that Alex Wyndham will be in it, he was an amazing actor and could have had a lot more screen time.
4 years agoby @akasha-ishtarFlag
HAPPYJACK
This was a great show. I would love 2 see this film if it gets the go ahead.
4 years agoby @happyjackFlag
mazinger76
YES!!! One of the best shows ever! Thank you HBO for making fantastic shows with balls!
4 years agoby @mazinger76Flag
CelluloidDreams
I would like to see a "6 Feet Under" movie!!
4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Clockworkcookie
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely loved this series. O_o Considering how they butchered it to fit 2 seasons after the 3rd was cancelled, I think it was always meant to work best on the big screen.
4 years agoby @clockworkcookieFlag
Zombie
I'll be first in line for the SEX AND THE CITY movie.
4 years agoby @zombieFlag
Brian Gallagher
Ray absolutely ROCKS! You'll see how cool he is when the full interview goes live. I'm seriously pumped for ANYTHING he does, including the Rome movie. Rock on Ray!!
4 years agoby @gallagherFlag
Timbo Jones
HA. nice civilcowboy.
4 years agoby @timmy1134Flag
They call me ITCHY BALLS
Including SEX AND THE CITY?
4 years agoby @danbrchFlag
Brian
Actually, any HBO show will do...
4 years agoby @brianFlag
Brian
Yes....A DEADWOOD MOVIE!!!
4 years agoby @brianFlag
Timbo Jones
While we are at it. Lets get a Sopranos movie.
4 years agoby @timmy1134Flag
Rama's SCREEN
I agree with Kwisatz, bring on DEADWOOD movie too!
4 years agoby @ramasscreen-comFlag
They call me ITCHY BALLS
Hot damn!
4 years agoby @danbrchFlag
Rama's SCREEN
cool... The series was awesome.
They should've continued it
4 years agoby @ramasscreen-comFlag
The Kwisatz Haderach
ROME rocked! I love that show! have to agree with Timbo easily one of the best shows HBO put out in a long time. Deadwood movie would kickass also!
4 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag
Timbo Jones
ROME was one of the best shows that HBO ever had and was cut in its prime. This news is just what i needed. Deadwood movie anyone?
4 years agoby @timmy1134Flag
Brian
BRING IT! Great news.
4 years agoby @brianFlag
justinishulk
ummm.... not sure about this one...
4 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
dawnofthedead
AWESOME! Miss this show like no other.
4 years agoby @dawnofthedeadFlag
Marcusx
meh
4 years agoby @marcusxFlag