It was reported last year that Shane Black, who wrote Lethal Weapon and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, was writing a script for a live-action Doc Savage movie. Now, Variety is reporting that Black will also be directing from the script he wrote with newcomers Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry. The movie will be produced by Original Film production compnay.
The character of Doc Savage was created by Henry W. Ralston way back in 1933 and became a popular character in the pulp mags of the 1930s and 40s. He is a physician, surgeon, scientist, adventurer, inventor, explorer, and researcher. A team of scientists deliberately trained his mind and body to near-superhuman abilities almost from birth, giving him great strength and endurance, a photographic memory, a mastery of the martial arts, and vast knowledge of the sciences. Doc is also a master of disguise and an excellent imitator of voices. He uses his skills to fight evil all over the world. "Doc Savage is an icon, a character with limitless possibilities."
Well from the sound of things this is good news! I think its high time we see Doc Savage's adventure in the big screen. I seem to remember from long ago Arnold to be attached to this film, but that was very long time ago.
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