28 WEEKS LATER Director In Talks To Helm Disney's Live-Action Remake Of THE SWORD IN THE STONE

28 WEEKS LATER Director In Talks To Helm Disney's Live-Action Remake Of THE SWORD IN THE STONE

Disney has enlisted Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct the planned live-action remake of their classic animated take on Arthurian Legend, The Sword in the Stone. More past the jump...

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By MarkCassidy - Jan 19, 2018 12:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
In addition to their Merlin origin movie - which may end up being Ridley Scott's next project - Disney has a live-action adaptation of The Sword in the Stone in the works, and THR is now reporting that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is in talks to direct.

Game of Thrones writer/producer Bryan Cogman penned the script, which has Brigham Taylor (The Jungle Book) on board as producer.

The original 1963 animated adventure took a lighthearted, musical approach to the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur, and if Disney's previous live-action remakes are any indication, this version will most likely aim for a similar tone - although something like that would definitley be a big departure for Fresnadillo.

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JoeInTheBox
JoeInTheBox - 1/19/2018, 12:26 PM
Interesting that they're tackling this. All recent King Arthur movies(King Arthur 2004, Legend of the Sword, and I'll even include the last Transformers), haven't exactly lit the box office on fire.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 1/19/2018, 12:33 PM
@JoeInTheBox - Well they did all suck.
JoeInTheBox
JoeInTheBox - 1/19/2018, 1:26 PM
@TheUnworthyThor - But it's not even like fans of King Arthur, even turned out on the opening weekends to even check it out either. It's just a general disinterest.
FrobisherSays
FrobisherSays - 1/20/2018, 4:58 AM
@JoeInTheBox - Okay, and how do you know this? Guy Ritchie's movie looked NOTHING like any other King Arthur before it. It was marketed poorly and WB knew it had a dud before it hit theaters. So, "It's just a general disinterest" is a big assumption created by you.

Personally, I would love to see Sword in the Stone made into a live action. It was one of the best things to come out Disney. Take that, sprinkle in some Excalibur and you have one helluva film.
JoeInTheBox
JoeInTheBox - 1/20/2018, 5:15 PM
@FrobisherSays - Obviously, it's an assumption, it's my opinion. I'm just saying, where was the trend where King Arthur movies were huge?

Let's go back further, First Knight(1995) worldwide gross of $137m. Excalibur(1981) total domestic gross $35m. The animated The Sword in the Stone, including the theatrical re-release $22m worldwide total.

Am I saying, no one is interested in King Arthur? Obviously not, there is an interest, but on par with Disney's recent choices for live action adaptations? Far from it. It's probably more niche interest than anything, somewhere around the live action of Pete's Dragon($143m worldwide gross). Do I want to see a good The Sword in the Stone live action movie? Without a doubt.
FrobisherSays
FrobisherSays - 1/23/2018, 8:22 AM
@JoeInTheBox - I see what you're saying about the other films, but I contest that if done right then wow it could be fun.

You're definitely right about live action adaption choices, though. It's definitely a weird choice considering the library they have to choose from.
CopperCrow
CopperCrow - 1/19/2018, 12:27 PM
and Disney is gearing up to make another 900 million with this one as well.
greyjedi
greyjedi - 1/19/2018, 12:28 PM
I wonder if this movie will connect to Ridley Scott's Merlin saga
ChangAlang
ChangAlang - 1/19/2018, 1:05 PM
@greyjedi - I wondered that too. Be a nice little connection.
Yaf
Yaf - 1/19/2018, 1:35 PM
@greyjedi - I doubt it, this is pretty much The Once and Future King before it gets all serious.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 1/19/2018, 12:35 PM
I’m digging these live-action versions, so keep the train rolling.
Battabing
Battabing - 1/19/2018, 12:40 PM
This could be another Pete's Dragon.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 1/19/2018, 12:42 PM
@Battabing - Another good movie?
Battabing
Battabing - 1/19/2018, 3:44 PM
@TheUnworthyThor -

Or another flop.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 1/19/2018, 4:09 PM
@Battabing - I don’t know if I would really call it a flop, all things considered it probably ended up making Disney a small profit. It sure wasn’t the BFG.
Mattygrand
Mattygrand - 1/19/2018, 12:40 PM
Good shit, I’ve been loving all the live action remakes, so this should be great!
superbigguy32
superbigguy32 - 1/19/2018, 12:58 PM
Menks123
Menks123 - 1/19/2018, 1:06 PM
Very nice...he did a solid job with 28 weeks later, even though it kind of went away from the horror that the first one had, but still good.

On that topic, Danny Boyle needs to hurry up on that 3rd 28 film...need a good zombie movie.
Saintsinnister
Saintsinnister - 1/19/2018, 1:11 PM
Great decision by Disney to make this live action! One of, if not the best version of this story. The live action wizard battle should be a spectacle for sure.
FleischerSupes
FleischerSupes - 1/19/2018, 1:18 PM
The Once and Future King / Sword in the stone has been begging for a real adaptation for a LOOONG time. And the animated sword in the stone is good, but has room for improvement in a live action format.
AgeofApocalypse
AgeofApocalypse - 1/19/2018, 2:50 PM
Mad Madame Mim used to scare me.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 1/19/2018, 3:53 PM
I loved the animated movie. I might get excited for this.
Minghagz
Minghagz - 1/19/2018, 6:12 PM
Probably my fave Disney movie growing up. That and Robin Hood. I'd throw Jungle Book and Peter Pan as my 2nd faves.
BloodyBed
BloodyBed - 1/19/2018, 7:47 PM
I’m actually okay with this. This genre is a classic, and there haven’t been enough movies like this recently.

And I never watch game of thrones. So I’m really craving a decent sword and monster movie.

Oh lotr. I miss you so.
Jimster
Jimster - 1/19/2018, 10:27 PM
I loved this growing up and always like all things King Arthur related. Bring it!
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