Post by Ghost Rider on Feb 3, 2006 23:18:55 GMT -5
Iron Man Director Buzz
The latest on Shellhead's movie.
by Stax
February 3, 2006 - After a quiet spell following the movie's departure from New Line Cinema and return to the hands of Marvel Entertainment, the rumor mill finally had something to offer this week on Iron Man's long-awaited big-screen debut. First, The IESB heard a rumor that I, Robot and Dark City helmer Alex Proyas was in the running to direct the Armored Avenger's movie.
The site could not confirm the rumor but they did hear from producer Don Murphy, who was developing the project during its tenure at New Line. "I do not believe this is accurate but then anything is possible," Murphy advised IESB.
IESB also reports an unconfirmed rumor via a scooper that claims Crash actor Ryan Philippe was an actor who had met with New Line about the lead role back when it was still involved with the project.
Despite rumors of Proyas being under consideration to direct, MTV spoke with helmer Nick Cassavetes who was attached but not signed for Iron Man when it was at New Line. Cassavetes insists he's still involved, saying that he's already in pre-production.
"[It will be] more mechanical than high-tech — that's the way to go on that," Cassavetes said, adding that Tony Stark's armored costume will be more than a "flying tin can." Cassavetes added, "Marvel is working things out right now."
Given its new arrangement with Paramount, that studio seems the likeliest candidate to distribute any eventual Iron Man film.
The latest on Shellhead's movie.
by Stax
February 3, 2006 - After a quiet spell following the movie's departure from New Line Cinema and return to the hands of Marvel Entertainment, the rumor mill finally had something to offer this week on Iron Man's long-awaited big-screen debut. First, The IESB heard a rumor that I, Robot and Dark City helmer Alex Proyas was in the running to direct the Armored Avenger's movie.
The site could not confirm the rumor but they did hear from producer Don Murphy, who was developing the project during its tenure at New Line. "I do not believe this is accurate but then anything is possible," Murphy advised IESB.
IESB also reports an unconfirmed rumor via a scooper that claims Crash actor Ryan Philippe was an actor who had met with New Line about the lead role back when it was still involved with the project.
Despite rumors of Proyas being under consideration to direct, MTV spoke with helmer Nick Cassavetes who was attached but not signed for Iron Man when it was at New Line. Cassavetes insists he's still involved, saying that he's already in pre-production.
"[It will be] more mechanical than high-tech — that's the way to go on that," Cassavetes said, adding that Tony Stark's armored costume will be more than a "flying tin can." Cassavetes added, "Marvel is working things out right now."
Given its new arrangement with Paramount, that studio seems the likeliest candidate to distribute any eventual Iron Man film.
