Nightmare On Elm St Director May Make The Boys Next

Nightmare On Elm St Director May Make The Boys Next

Samuel Bayer revealed to /film earlier on that he would like to make a certain CBM next but wouldn't reveal the title. Well, he has now...

By MarkCassidy - Mar 02, 2010 08:03 PM EST
Filed Under: The Boys
Source: shocktillyoudrop.com
Earlier today, /film published a story about how Samuel Bayer is not interested in directing a sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, and hinted that he is developing an adaptation of a graphic novel...

There’s a comic– I’m sure my agent would kill me for this, because I’m sure I’m not supposed to talk about it or whatever, but I don’t really care, is that– no, my assistant is shaking her head. No. No? No? I was going to mention a project. Shut up? Okay. I’m doing what people tell me. Yeah, I’ll bury myself with this one. There’s some very, very cool stuff out there. I’m really into graphic novels and really into the superhero genre, and I really think there’s some interesting stuff going on, and I think that’s what I’m leaning towards.

But then in an interview with Shocktillyoudrop, Bayer spilled the beans!

There’s one comic book I really dig that I want to go after that’s bad-ass. I’d like to get it, it’s called The Boys. It’s about a group of mercenaries and they’re job is to kick the shit out of superheroes who get out of line. It doesn’t get any better than that. In the world of The Boys, superheroes are scumbags. My youngest brother is a comic book historian and he introduced me to a lot of graphic novels like “The Dark Knight.” There are some great books I don’t think people have tapped into yet.



Well, news of The Boys movie is coming at a fare pace it seems. Earlier on we heard from the artist of the comic, Darrick Robertson, and how much he loved the first draft of the script. Although I didn't think Nightmare looked to be up to much, I really hope it is now if this dude will be directing The Boys! Not many people seem to have heard of this comic on here, so here is the official description of the first graphic novel which the movie will likely follow, "The name Of The Game"..

“This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone’s got to make sure the “supes” don’t get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother’s Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superpower! Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them, sometimes, need to be taken out of the picture. That’s when you call in The Boys!

I really hope this happens. And with stuff like Kick Ass making headlines, there has never been a better time for it.

Thanks to /film and Shocktillyoudrop.

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supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 3/2/2010, 8:25 PM
Nirvana aside, he's only directed one film, so who knows
ChristopherM
ChristopherM - 3/2/2010, 8:35 PM
people forget David Fincher and Spike Jonze were music video directors...they do similar to commercials breed talent
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/2/2010, 8:47 PM
Very true, but Nightmare is suppose to be a bit shit. I'll be watching it now though to see for myself.
MissTree
MissTree - 3/2/2010, 10:39 PM
The Boys is misogynistic, homophobic garbage.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/3/2010, 3:30 AM
Damn, there seems to be more and more of these comic books getting made that Ive never read! I'll have to check this out because it sounds pretty cool!

Guys, check out Part One of my CABLE Fan Cast!!! Just click the link!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/3/2010, 4:19 AM
JOSH @ It is, you shouldn't live in the MARVEL UNIVERSE lol! ; D

Good stuff!!!

As for NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, it should've been JASON VS FREDDY VS ASH!!! ; )
TheGerman
TheGerman - 3/3/2010, 4:49 AM
Good news! it´s a great comic but i would love to see a preacher movie first

But I´m Happy with anything from Ennis

any Body read Hitman?? That would be a great TV Show
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 3/3/2010, 5:56 AM
If he pulls off A Nightmare on Elm Street, he might be a good choice to direct The Boys. We'll just have to find out on April 30th.
Ugh
Ugh - 3/3/2010, 6:25 AM
God, I hope this A-hole doesn't F-k this up...

Ror@ Thanks for staying on top of this, man. I love this comic, and welcome news. Even the bad kind.
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 3/3/2010, 6:41 AM
Sounds like this director has some passion for the source material, maybe that'll take him in the right direction. I'm really gonna' try and stay positive here.
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 3/3/2010, 7:08 AM
@Ror, you're just assuming Nightmare is shit, or have you heard from those who've seen advanced screenings? I don't know how you could go wrong with the concept of Freddy Krueger, you can do anything, it's all dreams! I guess it's still possible to eff that up, though.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 3/3/2010, 7:20 AM
LEE: I've started leaving the Marvel Universe by ordering some of Mark Millar's independent stuff - Kick-Ass obviously (which was awesome!) but also Wanted and American Jesus/...gotta take it slow, lol! :P
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/3/2010, 7:34 AM
Hockeypants, well I never thought the clips looked good, but then the advanced screening reviews slated it too. Freddy may be theoretically a great concept, but when your movie is a basic teens in jeopardy slasher film I think its very easy to mess up!

Josh, I wouldn't bother with Wanted if I were you. Film sucked..but the comic sucked too for different reasons. Its very well written and stuff, but the main character..and indeed every character is such a complete prick that its hard to give a shit what happens. Thats the point..but it doesn't make for good reading imo. The end is also complete shite.

Misstree..it actually is a bit misogynistic, no denying that. Its not homophobic in the least..it sounds like you have just read about it online and not actually read it yourself. And its anything but garbage..again, stop listening to the tools on the soapboxes.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 3/3/2010, 8:38 AM
The Boys is alright, but Preacher is better!
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/3/2010, 9:00 AM
yeah,i really want this film made it sounds like it could be f****** wicked.
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE GARTH ENNIS WRITE EITHER DEADPOOL OR THE THUNDERBOLTS.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/3/2010, 9:40 AM
hah, Ennis writing Thunderbolts would be unreal! The title would have to be scrapped after a while though. Although, he can tone it down when he has to.

Alex, in fairness, what is better than Preacher?
dakotaslim
dakotaslim - 3/3/2010, 12:12 PM
@theGerman I completely agree that a live-action Preacher would be better anticipated. Though, starting off with The Boys might give a good reading as to Ennis' brand of "racey" and be a sort of "test" to audiences.

I still feel that Mendes could do Preacher some justice in the film medium, although, I think something like Preacher needs more of a serial output (i.e. the HBO series seemed apropos).

New here, guys. Really enjoy the site and comments!
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/3/2010, 12:51 PM
THE PREACHER IS ONE OF THE BEST COMICS EVER A MODERN MASTERPIECE.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 3/3/2010, 2:40 PM
Ror@
Let me think?... Well that hamburger what i ate today was pretty good but... :DDD Alright! Alright!
Seriously... The answer is Nothing!
Preacher is one of the best graphic novels in years!!:)
And Proinsias Cassidy is one of the best vampire characters i know!:)
KillerOfSaints
KillerOfSaints - 3/3/2010, 7:57 PM
i hope they show the part when wee hughie eats out his girlfriend and shes on her period
MissTree
MissTree - 3/5/2010, 2:54 PM
Nope. I've read it. Please don't speak for me. It is indeed homophobic.
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