Neil Gaiman's American Gods Adaptation Heads To HBO

Neil Gaiman's American Gods Adaptation Heads To HBO

Gaiman recently revealed that an adaptation of his acclaimed novel was in the works, but it turns out it's going to be for the small screen as American Gods heads to HBO. [frick] yeah!

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By MarkCassidy - Apr 14, 2011 05:04 PM EST
Filed Under: American Gods
Source: Deadline
HBO seems to be gathering more and more fantasy type shows under it's wing as Game Of Thrones debuts on Sunday, we have the news that Neil Gaiman's awesome novel American Gods will be getting similar treatment..



Deadline reports..

..The payweb has begun talks to acquire the Neil Gaiman novel American Gods to be developed into another fantasy series. The project was brought to HBO by Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and it was brought to them by Robert Richardson. The plan is for Richardson and Gaiman to write the pilot together.


For those of you unfamiliar with the novel, it's great, go read it. Need a bit more? ok..

Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a mysterious stranger offers him a job. But Mr. Wednesday, who knows more about Shadow than is possible, warns that a storm is coming — a battle for the very soul of America . . . and they are in its direct path.


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marvel72
marvel72 - 4/14/2011, 6:42 PM
yeah,i've heard of it but never read it or know what its really about.

but if its by neil gaiman & hbo are gonna make a tv show of it,it must be worth a look.
Kurbbsyde
Kurbbsyde - 4/14/2011, 6:43 PM
HBO does hold more promise with it Im good to go now
soberchimera
soberchimera - 4/14/2011, 6:51 PM
I'm glad that you weren't censored on the homepage, but censored on the article page haha. I'm guessing this is going to be a mini-series?

Now if they could only get that Sandman series up and running.
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/14/2011, 7:05 PM
@ ror

why can't we leave a comment on your cowboys & aliens trailer article ?
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 4/14/2011, 7:32 PM
SUH-WEET
StSharp
StSharp - 4/14/2011, 7:36 PM
LOVE THIS BOOK! GAIMAN IS AMAZING! CANT WAIT! :D!!!
Nycguy84
Nycguy84 - 4/14/2011, 7:46 PM
One of my favorite books and so excited it's HBO. I heard they are planning to turn it into a regular series not just a mini-series. Another article online said the world of the novel opens itself up to a longer run.
BobHasMyPants
BobHasMyPants - 4/14/2011, 7:48 PM
2 cool!
BobHasMyPants
BobHasMyPants - 4/14/2011, 7:52 PM
2 cool!
BrotherFromAnother
BrotherFromAnother - 4/14/2011, 9:05 PM
American gods is a great book. I would suggest audio book it. Man o man, first the Dark Tower series and now this! I also thought I heard that Stephen King was doing a mini series out of Under the Dome. Bring 'em on!
SpiderBat209
SpiderBat209 - 4/14/2011, 9:24 PM
This made my Day! OH HELL YEAH!!! :D
MaddMonkk
MaddMonkk - 4/15/2011, 2:52 AM
ELgUaSon@ comics books characters are American Mythology! Stan Lee said so, must be true then!
His (Gaiman) last couple cinematic endeavors was enjoyable to me. Mirrormask was out there and Stardust is a beautiful fantasy tale. Lookin forward to this.
Matador
Matador - 4/15/2011, 5:05 AM
That's some great news!
AlReg
AlReg - 4/15/2011, 5:49 AM
Love this book and I am sure it will be great I'll have to wait to watch it or see if it becomes available online since I do not have cable.
ZombieOverEasy
ZombieOverEasy - 4/15/2011, 6:11 AM
@MaddMonkk I didn't know Gaiman was involved with Stardust. I loved it, don't understand why it didn't do well. Mirrormask was simply amazing.

I just d/led the ebook of American Gods, guess I'll be reading it soon to prepare for the series. Can't wait.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/15/2011, 11:52 AM
YEAH BABY!! AWESOME BOOK!! CANT WAIT TO SEE IT!!!
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