Often with video game movie adaptations, fans will say it’s the easiest thing to do. After all, most games now come with pre-installed plots to follow and characters to simply put on the big screen. How hard can it be? But that doesn’t stop studios trying to put their own stamp on a project – […]
Joe Carnahan hypes his Uncharted script, confirms R rating and talks Indiana Jones comparisons
Sony’s film adaptation of their groundbreaking video game franchise Uncharted has certainly regained life with Stranger Things‘ Shawn Levy coming aboard to direct a seemingly faithful script treatment from Joe Carnahan (The Grey). Speaking to ComingSoon, Carnahan discussed the likely MPAA rating, action, and inevitable Indiana Jones comparisons. Carnahan states “When I wrote Uncharted I didn’t […]
Joe Carnahan discusses the Uncharted movie and adapting the source material for the big screen
The long-gestating Uncharted movie took a huge step towards finally becoming a reality last week when it was announced that Shawn Levy (Real Steel) is set to direct the project, from a script by Joe Carnahan (The Grey). Carnahan – who was unable to take on directing duties himself due to his commitment to the […]
The Raid to be “reimagined” with Frank Grillo and director Joe Carnahan
It seems the 2011 Indonesian film The Raid, or as it is known in the US market The Raid: Redemption, will be getting a Western remake starring Frank Grillo and directed by Joe Carnahan. The remake will be produced by XYZ Films, the same company that made the first Raid, as well as executive produced by original direct […]
Joe Carnahan explains why Bad Boys 3 has been pushed back
This past week, it was announced that Sony’s Bad Boys 3 has been retitled to Bad Boys For Life, as well as being pushed back from next summer to January 2018, and now director Joe Carnahan has explained the reason for the delay during an interview with io9. “We couldn’t all get in a room, […]
The Uncharted movie has been dropped from Sony’s release schedule
In some news that should surprise no one in particular, the big screen version of Uncharted has been dropped from Sony’s release schedule according to ComingSoon. The movie was set for release in June 30th 2017, but with only a screenwriter in place it seemed highly unlikely they’d reach that target. Joe Carnahan, who is […]
Joe Carnahan in talks for Bad Boys 3
Deadline is reporting that a new Bad Boys film, the third in the franchise, is still in active development and may have found itself a director. Smokin’ Aces and Narc helmer Joe Carnahan has been linked to the film, with early talks between the director and Sony rumoured to have already taken place. David Guggenheim (Safe House) […]
Naomi Watts joins Joe Carnahan’s action thriller Boss Level
Back in November of last year it was revealed that Frank Grillo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Mel Gibson (Daddy’s Home 2) has signed on to the the action thriller Boss Level from director Joe Carnahan (The Grey), and now Variety is reporting that Naomi Watts (Gypsy) has become the latest addition to the […]
