Goon creator/mastermind/artist/writer/comic genius Eric Powell spoke with MTV a while ago and he's semi-confirming that the producer for his film adaptation, David Fincher, wants to get started on the CG animated epic when he's done with The Social Network (a movie based on the creator of Facebook).
"I think as soon as Fincher is finished working on the film he’s on now, they’re going to try and get this thing up and going," said Powell. "It’s in good shape. We’re slowly grinding forward, but all the blocks have to be in place first."
Although Fincher is listed as the producer for The Goon film, Powell can't confirm whether or not he'll be directing the movie, which Powell wrote the script for.
"Directing an animated film is a little different form directing a live-action film, but they’re still making those decisions," said Powell. "Fincher is heavily involved and he’s going to have final say over everything, so we will get his input — he won’t just be a figurehead."
I for one cannot wait for this thing - hopefully it makes way for a darker, more adult oriented CG animated movie world, where not everything has to be a Shrek sexual innuendo in order to appease grown ups. In case you didn't know it either - just a reminder - Clancey Brown and Paul Giamatti will be voicing the Goon and Frankie respectively.