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Seth Grahame-Smith says It movie “will bring back some of the viciousness of the book”

January 19, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Last month it was revealed that True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga has signed on to direct the first of a two-part feature adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel It, and producer Seth Grahame-Smith has been speaking about the project to EW, during which he promised a “vicious” and “scary” adaptation of the book. “I […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Cary Fukunaga, It, seth grahame-smith, Stephen King

Cary Fukunaga to direct adaptation of Stephen King’s It in the summer, will be split into two movies

December 5, 2014 by Gary Collinson

It seems like a big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It has been on the cards for an eternity now, but according to producer Dan Lin (The LEGO Movie), the film will go into producer in the summer under director Cary Fukunaga (True Detective). “The idea is to start official prep in March for a […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Cary Fukunaga, Dan Lin, It, Stephen King

Stephen King’s It adaptation finds its Pennywise in Bill Skarsgard

June 3, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Bill Skarsgard (Hemlock Grove) is set to portray the fearsome Pennywise in New Line Cinema’s two-movie adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic It. In addition to Skarsgard, director Andy Muschietti (Mama) is also said to be close to casting The Losers’ Club, with Jaeden Lieberher (St. Vincent), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Bill Skarsgård, Chosen Jacobs, Finn Wolfhard, It, Jack Dylan Grazer, Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Stephen King, Wyatt Oleff

Warner Bros. sets 2017 release dates for Stephen King’s It and CHiPs

April 23, 2016 by Justin Cook

The upcoming film adaptations of Stephen King’s beloved horror novel It and the 70s/80s NBC drama series CHiPs have been slated for 2017 release dates by Warner Bros. Entertainment.  First off, CHiPs, an action-comedy which follows the adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers, will hit theaters on August 11, 2017. Currently, the only other project […]

Filed Under: Justin Cook, Movies, News Tagged With: CHiPs, It, Stephen King

Jessica Chastain wants to play Beverly in It: Chapter 2

November 7, 2017 by Matt Rodgers

Jessica Chastain is on many people’s It: Chapter 2 grown-up Losers Club wish-list, and it appears that the actress is equally keen to play the grown-up Beverly Marsh in the blockbuster horror sequel. Speaking to Screenrant, Chastain said “Well, I love Andy and Barbara. I worked with them on Andy’s directorial debut, you know, his […]

Filed Under: Movies, News Tagged With: Andy Muschietti, It, It: Chapter Two, Jessica Chastain, Stephen King

Cary Fukunaga vacates the director’s chair on It

May 26, 2015 by Gary Collinson

The upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s horror classic It may have found its Pennywise in British actor Will Poulter (We’re the Millers), but now comes word that the project has lost its director. According to The Wrap, Cary Fukunaga (True Detective) has vacated the director’s chair on the film, which means that production – which […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Cary Fukunaga, It

Will Poulter to play Pennywise in remake of Stephen King’s It

May 4, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Back in March, director Cary Fukunaga (True Detective) spoke about the challenges in finding the “perfect Pennywise” for the upcoming two-part adaptation of Stephen King’s horror classic It, and now it seems his search is over. Variety has broke the news that British actor Will Poulter has signed on to play the monster, having impressed […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: It, Stephen King, Will Poulter

Cary Fukunaga talks in detail about why he left It remake

September 6, 2015 by Gary Collinson

During an interview with Variety to promote the upcoming release of Beasts of No Nation starring Idris Elba, director Cary Fukunaga has spoken in depth about why he left the planned remake of Stephen King’s It after more than two years of development. “I was trying to make an unconventional horror film. It didn’t fit […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Cary Fukunaga, It, Stephen King

Big screen remake of Stephen King’s It to shoot this year, will be R-rated and split into two movies

February 20, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Having spent a couple of years in development under Cary Fukunaga (True Detective), the planned big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It found a new director last summer in Andy Muschietti (Mama) following Fukunaga’s departure over creative differences, and now it seems the project is finally gearing up to go into production. “It will hopefully be […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: It, Stephen King

Cary Fukunaga on leaving Stephen King’s It

August 18, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Back in May, it was revealed that True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga had vacated the director’s chair on New Line’s upcoming big screen adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic It, with Andy Muschietti (Mama) subsequently announced as his replacement. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Fukunaga has shared his thoughts on the break-up, which was down […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Cary Fukunaga, It, Stephen King

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