Warner wins bidding war for retelling of the legend of King Arthur.

Warner wins bidding war for retelling of the legend of King Arthur.

New version of the Celtic legend will be produced by the studio of the Superman and Batman movies.

By Protocida - Jun 20, 2011 10:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Get The Big Picture

Warner Bros. has recently beaten Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox, among others, for the rights to film "Arthur and Lancelot", a spec script retelling of the legend of King Arhur and Sir Lancelot, written by David Dobkin ("Wedding Crashers"). Lionel Wingram, the producer of the succesful "Sherlock Holmes" film series starring Robert Downwey Jr. and Jude Law, is producing the movie, that'll have a $90 million dollars budget. More details about the project, its director and its cast are expected to come soon.

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DukeAcureds
DukeAcureds - 6/20/2011, 10:34 AM
Has anyone been watching Camelot? That shit is awesome. Beats that Merlin show, no contest. Best show on TV. It's British, so maybe it's not aired in the states yet, but if you've never heard of it, keep your eyes peeled. Seriously, it's awesome.
Talontd
Talontd - 6/20/2011, 10:46 AM
Arthur has gotta be played by Hemsworth or Armie Hammer!!!

I'm tired of the same old sh!te story about Arthur and Lancelot....Hollywood just wants the love triangle. Give me a fantasy EPIC with Arthur & Merlin as the leads over that crap anyday!
Talontd
Talontd - 6/20/2011, 10:48 AM
@DukeAcureds

Yea, i've been watching....mostly for Ralph Fienes (Merlin). He is the best actor on that show. The kid they have playing Arthur is a whiny little sh!t....how that kid won the lead is beyond me.

Other than him, that show is good stuff.
DukeAcureds
DukeAcureds - 6/20/2011, 11:08 AM
@talontd
Fiennes as Merlin is baddass. Totally agree. But I think it's Joseph, not Ralph. I dunno I can never tell them two apart. And I [frick]ing hate that Arthur kid. He grunts like a fat girl when he's [frick]ing guinnevere.
marcvader1
marcvader1 - 6/20/2011, 12:10 PM
Warlord Chronicles pleeeease. My favorite version of the Arthurian legends.
Talontd
Talontd - 6/20/2011, 2:10 PM
@DukeAcureds

Yea, i'm pretty sure your right, it's Joseph Fiennes, and I sure as sh!t know i wouldn't follow that kid into battle...


@TelaVizion

Yea, Game of Thrones decimates all! I do like Merlin tho, but it comes off as a comedy most of the time....i just can't wait for Uther to die so he can start getting into some REAL magic!
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