With 20th Century’s announcement of an Alien: Romulus sequel along with two Predator films, they also revealed work on a sequel many people have longed for since the original’s release. That is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, only it is not a sequel in development, but rather a prequel. Master and Commander was released in […]
Master and Commander prequel movie in development at 20th Century Studios
20th Century Studios is readying a new Master and Commander movie based upon author Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin historical nautical adventure book series, and has set Patrick Ness (A Monster Calls) to write the script. Director Peter Weir previously brought the books to life with 2003’s Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, which […]
Russell Crowe wants to set sail with Master and Commander sequel
When The Truman Show director Peter Weir launched Master and Commander back in 2003, it was to be the first voyage of many, with a post-Gladiator Russell Crowe captaining a franchise based on Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey Maturin novels. Unfortunately, despite positive reviews, the $93 million domestic gross against a $150 million budget meant that 20th Century Fox […]
