Post by phantomdroid on Aug 30, 2007 12:37:26 GMT 10
Keanu Reeves committed over the weekend to play Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth (accompanied by Gort...an indestructible, heavily armed robot) with a warning to world leaders that their continued aggression will lead to annihilation by species watching from afar.
Erwin Stoff is producing, with Scott Derrickson ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose") directing from a script by David Scarpa. Reeves' commitment puts the picture on track for a late fall or early 2008 production start.
The Klaatu role was originated by Michael Rennie. The 1951 film's premise, a response to the rise of the Cold War after WWII, is being updated, and the film will use advances in visual effects.
It also returns "The Matrix" star (Reeves) to his strong suit in the sci-fi realm.
Can't wait for this one!
Erwin Stoff is producing, with Scott Derrickson ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose") directing from a script by David Scarpa. Reeves' commitment puts the picture on track for a late fall or early 2008 production start.
The Klaatu role was originated by Michael Rennie. The 1951 film's premise, a response to the rise of the Cold War after WWII, is being updated, and the film will use advances in visual effects.
It also returns "The Matrix" star (Reeves) to his strong suit in the sci-fi realm.
Can't wait for this one!
