Darren Aronofsky Also Considered To Direct Big Screen Adaptation Of Preacher?

Darren Aronofsky Also Considered To Direct Big Screen Adaptation Of Preacher?

It looks like that director Darren Aronofsky is a potential choice to helm a long in development big screen version of DC's comic book property the Preacher!

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By WolvieCBM - Sep 29, 2010 04:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Preacher
Source: Newsarama

Darren Aronofsky is a wanted director right now in Hollywood. With the director's name being rumored to helm a Christopher Nolan-produced Superman reboot for 2012, it looks like that Columbia Pictures is also looking for Aronofsky to direct the big screen adaptation of Preacher, a long in development project that maybe now is finally one step closer of getting actually made.

Newsarama reports:

"A source speaking on the condition of anonymity tells Newsarama that Aronofsky is also being targeted to direct Columbia Pictures' big screen production of Preacher, based on the comic book series published by Vertigo, DC Comics’ Mature Readers imprint. DC of course is also the publishing home to the Man of Steel and a subsidiary of Warner Bros."



His new film Black Swan is getting a lot of great reviews and it's safe to say that every movie he has done were great in their own way. So, if this is true, then Aronofsky will have to decide what project will he direct. What do you think? Is he a good choice for this adaptation?

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Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/29/2010, 4:13 PM
Hmmm I dunno. I would say Preacher's more towards his sensibilities. But if I were him i'd rather do Superman. Not just from a fans POV, but Supermans got more of a chance of being a blockbuster.
P862010
P862010 - 9/29/2010, 4:18 PM
now this is what he should do
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/29/2010, 4:23 PM
I think... GET HIM!

Just MAKE the [frick]ing movie WB!!!

: P

MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 9/29/2010, 4:35 PM
If there is a CBM God, PLEASE make this happen!

Great job Wolvie.
Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/29/2010, 4:40 PM
@Ror
there is one, his name is Chris Nolan :P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/29/2010, 5:02 PM
Chris Nolan is not GOD lol!

But he's getting there! ; P

What ROR said!!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/29/2010, 5:15 PM
darren aronofsky is more suited for the preacher than wolverine & superman.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/29/2010, 5:19 PM
Darren at the helm this would be a one crazy and brutal flick!:D

I actually hope that he takes this over Superman and Wolverine.
AngelAragiel
AngelAragiel - 9/29/2010, 5:21 PM
Darren Aronofsky is a genius, in my opinion, eeccan direct whatever he wants and make it good.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 9/29/2010, 5:28 PM
This song has to feature in Preacher!

jazzman
jazzman - 9/29/2010, 5:43 PM
Darren Aronofsky was also consider for Robocop reboot before. but he drop out cause the studio was forcing him to make Robocop in 3D.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/29/2010, 6:19 PM
Ror@ Awesome song! Michael Fassbender or Chris Pine as Cassidy! Maybe Billy Crudup as Jesse
Marikina
Marikina - 9/29/2010, 6:30 PM
Darren Aronofsky has about as much compatibility with Preacher as Michael Bay does with an Oscar Bait film.
Marikina
Marikina - 9/29/2010, 8:24 PM
@Intruder: What didn't make sense? Much like Bay's style doesn't suit an Oscar Bait film, Aronofsky's style doesn't suit Preacher.
Muaddib13
Muaddib13 - 9/29/2010, 8:39 PM
Johnny Depp for Jessie... Paul Bettany for Cassidy...and dare I say it...Hole herself Courtney Love(that is if she can be coherant to act again)
Marikina
Marikina - 9/29/2010, 10:05 PM
@Intruder: I'M high? How is a "stark, gritty" director in any way compatible for a series that is as absurd, over the top, and unapologetic as Preacher? Hence the Michael Bay/Oscar Bait film comparison.
RichardTheNerd
RichardTheNerd - 9/29/2010, 10:27 PM
I think he's a great choice for Preacher.
Marikina
Marikina - 9/29/2010, 10:40 PM
@Intruder:

"Ok,your making Preacher sound like a dark slapstick Comedy."

Except the slapstick, although it has its moments. I just don't see how people can associate "stark and grity" with Arseface.

"Who would you like to direct this?"

Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez are two names that immediately spring to mind.
Marikina
Marikina - 9/29/2010, 10:58 PM
@Intruder: But at the end of day, it's the equivalent of trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. Now if we're talking about adapting the Saint's backstory, then Aranofsky could work.
IsaiahBradley
IsaiahBradley - 9/30/2010, 2:43 AM
I really wish they would leave Preacher alone. It's great as a comic. No need to ef up the story with a movie.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 9/30/2010, 4:11 AM
I do actually get what marikina is saying. Preacher would have to be a bit more of a black comedy that anything Aronofsky has done in the past, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't be ABLE to do it. The Wrestler had some great moments of humor. But like Durtytalent, if I had to pick one thing for him in would be Sandman. I still think he would do a great Preacher too though. Do it Darren!
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/30/2010, 4:11 AM
Anil@ Guy Pearce is cool, but somehow im thinking that Jesse needs someone more prettier guy, you know that boy next door face? But still he has to be little older now like Pearce is, but Pearce isnt very pretty.:)

Michael Fassbender as Cassidy! Bettany is too "clean" for this role!
Mike would be wild, vicious and gritty as Cassidy
Woodinator
Woodinator - 9/30/2010, 6:27 AM
Just make it all ready! I already casted it! Who do I need to email this to?! LOL

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IsaiahBradley
IsaiahBradley - 9/30/2010, 7:46 AM
@ AlexDELarge666

Either you read my last Preacher response on Guy being Jesse or its just a major coincidence..

"Hell no to Guy Pearce and his acne scared face as Jesse. Jesse needs to be played by someone with a more wholesome look to him. A country boy with the guy next door good looks..."
loganoneil
loganoneil - 9/30/2010, 11:03 AM
Ror - Agreed! All I've got to say to WB/DC is, "For the love of god, DON'T [fornicate] this up!!!!!"
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/30/2010, 12:36 PM
IsaiahBradley@ Probably coincidence!:D lol... I dont remember that sort of line!
ElBeaster
ElBeaster - 9/30/2010, 12:43 PM
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20 years ago, this guy woulda been the perfect Cassiday. Too bad.
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