Director Reginald Hudlin Talks DJANGO UNCHAINED and BLACK PANTHER Involvement

Director Reginald Hudlin Talks DJANGO UNCHAINED and BLACK PANTHER Involvement

Reginald Hudlin sat down with BlackFilm to chat about the 20 year anniversary of ‘92 comedy Boomerang, producing Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained and the potential of the Black Pantherfilm.

By bigshow2312 - Jul 02, 2012 10:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther
Source: BlackFilm

To the comic-book world, Hudlin is most known for actually writing a Black Panther series for Marvel Comics (2005-2008). Notably, the 2006 Bride of the Panther storyline which fans saw T'Challa and Storm wed. He is also a producer for the western drama Django Unchained.






BlackFilm: San Diego Comic Con is coming up fast (July 11) and you’re always a fixture there, participating in the Black Panel and as the former writer of the Black Panther comic book. There’s been talk that Marvel is thinking of making a Black Panther film? Being an authority figure on the subject, who do you envision in the role?

Reginald Hudlin: Marvel owns the property and I knew that going in. People have been talking about doing a movie for many years, even before I got involved with the character. Clearly, I would love for it to be made. I’m very proud of my contribution to the Panther. I wrote the character for five years and I’ve sold more copies of the Black Panther than any other creator on the book. It’s up to Marvel’s decision as to who makes the film and what version they want to tell. In terms of actors, there are so many wonderful people that can be used, but it depends when they will make it. There’s no question that a movie like the Black Panther should have an all-star cast. From the main character, the royal family, the villains, it should be an epic. If it turns out that I can do something about the film, then I will, but until then, I’m working on a big kick ass film and hopefully that success will encourage people to make more movies about black heroes.






BlackFilm: This festival will be different as not only are you doing the panel, but you will also be there as a producer for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained.’ How did you get involved with the project?

Reginald Hudlin: That came out of my relationship with Quentin. I’ve known him for several years and whenever we got together, we would always talk about movies. One time we were talking about the history of slavery on film and my frustrations with it. We debated on different movies and I talked about how I hated movies that aren’t entertaining but you’re supposed to watch them anyway because they are good for you. I don’t want to see those. I want to see films that are fun and entertaining and kick ass. For me, the only great film about slavery was ‘Spartacus,’ and if you’re not going to make a movie that entertaining about the American experience, I’m not interested. Little did I know, he was really listening closely to what I was saying and 15 years later, he hands me a script, saying, “You planted the seed, so now here’s the tree.” I’m like, “Wow!” We worked on the film and here we are.




BlackFilm: How much is your involvement as a producer?

Reginald Hudlin: It’s everything. I’ve been on it literally from the beginning. Quentin is a real auteur. He’s a brilliant filmmaker and I’m there to help out however he needs it. When we have creative conversations, or there are logistical problems that need to be solved, or any number of things that need to be addressed, as part of the production team, I’m there to help solve those problems so he can do his job and make his movie.


Django Unchained is set to be released December 25th 2012.



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StarSpangledBruce
StarSpangledBruce - 7/2/2012, 11:12 AM
A Black Panther movie would be awesome.

FireKnightRises
FireKnightRises - 7/3/2012, 12:02 AM
awesome its time for black superhero!
EarOne
EarOne - 7/4/2012, 5:11 AM
an all-star Black Panther movie...hmmm...let's see..

-i still think DJIMON HOUNSOU is the perfect T'Chaka, T'Challa's soon-to-be-dead DAD.

-Zuri, T'Chaka's friend then becomes his son's top adviser, could be played by Denzel Washington (like Michael Caine did as Alfred).

-Shuri, T'Challa's sister, could be played by a list of well-known black actresses, Kerry Washington, or Zoe Saldana, for instance.

-Erik Killmonger..there's this actor guy, RAW LEIBA, who just seems a perfect dude for the job. but, if they want someone more well known, Michael Jai White (former Spawn) could be another great choice. but, i kinda like White to play the Black Panther himself, though. he seems to be born for this role..well, right after Djimon, of course.

-Man-Ape..you basically just needs a really HUGE black guy for this part. i think this guy Kevin Griveaux (from Underworld, Rise of the Lycans) looks the part.

-Ulysses Klaw..probably the only main white part in the roll call..almost any white guy with a villain-y look, Ralph Fiennes, Vincent Cassel, William Fichtner, Jason Isaacs, Til Schweiger..etc.

as for T'Challa himself, i still don't see any IDEAL actor for the part. like i said, if this were a decade ago, Djimon Hounsou - NO DOUBT. but, now..well, MJW's still my best bet.
panther1
panther1 - 7/5/2012, 9:00 PM
Mr. Hudlin woruldbe the perfect person to do the Panther film!they should think about Gaius Charles for the lead roll as the Panther!
Comixking
Comixking - 7/6/2012, 3:57 PM
Ear One,
I agree Raw Leiba will be KILLMONGER hes just too perfect for the role.Plus I think even Stan Lee endorsed him for Killmonger.

I disagree on the 10 years ago comment Hounson and White are almost the same age,however I think it should be Djimon Hounson for T'Challa hes African and is a wayyyyyyy better actor then Michael Jai White whom is known as a notoriously bad actor. Plus Whites already been a superhero with Spawn and he didnt thrill anyone with his performance (they didnt make a Spawn II did they?)..only Ryan Reynolds has been a superhero twice..White wont nor should he get a second chance.

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