Mar 19 2008Wright, Cera Taking On 'Pilgrim'
With Hollywood's glittering paw pressed firmly to the pulse of the hip, Universal has recognized that there may be some money to be had in these "graphic novels" that everyone seems to be talking about these days. The studio is hoping to start production this fall on an adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's indie pseudo-Manga Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life. But before you start fretting that your favorite story of a slacker forced to battle his dream girl's seven evil ex-boyfriends will be crushed in the movie machine, listen to this: it turns out it's being handled correctly! Universal has attached Shaun of the Dead's talented Edgar Wright to direct, with everyone's favorite awkward underdog incarnate, Michael Cera, in final talks to take on the title role.
It's sort of a double-edged sword: I'm excited for the possibilities inherent in another* Wright/Cera collaboration, but as someone who's had absolutely no interest in Pilgrim since flipping through it at a friend's place, I'm also thinking, "Great, now I'll have to f***ing read it." Do any fans of the series have a more informed opinion?
*Another collaboration, you (I) say? The first is under the cut!
Reader Comments
1. NG! - March 19, 2008 12:44 PM
The books are awesome. We'll see what they can do with it.
2. Hal - March 19, 2008 2:27 PM
THIS WOULD ACTUALLY BE PERFECT. P-E-R-F-E-C-T. Best casting ever in a comic adaptation. Would actually make it BETTER than the already fantastic comic.
3. Hal - March 19, 2008 2:28 PM
Now all we need is that BOOSTER GOLD/BLUE BEETLE crossover movie... A man can dream... a man can dream...
4. Kid Braggart - March 19, 2008 2:57 PM
Boy, you said it, Hal.
5. Ted - March 19, 2008 3:13 PM
Scott Pilgrim is mediocre at best.
6. Martin - March 19, 2008 4:31 PM
Scott Pilgrim is great. Wright and Cera are bad to mediocre. That's some depressing casting.
7. kate - March 19, 2008 4:48 PM
I know that so ridiculous!! Did you see Keeping Up With The Kardashians last sunday!!!!? Rob found him self a new girl. Its that famous cheetah girl Adrienne Bailon.
There soooo hot together!!! there already saying I LOVE YOU. I cant wait to see the drama that the sisters are going to bring on here. Tell me what you think. theres no way im missing next sundays episode. Heres those links you wanted.
http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/kardashians/tushygame/index.jsp.
http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/kardashians/index.jsp?sid=nav-shows
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8. NG! - March 19, 2008 6:13 PM
Kate you fail at life.
9. Lisa - March 19, 2008 6:27 PM
I know the ether hasn't entirely worn off, Martin, so I'm excusing your comment about Wright and Cera.
It's news to me that these comics even exist, but I will gladly watch the results of that collaberation.
10. Martin - March 19, 2008 7:37 PM
T's comment on the Comics Should Be Good blog was spot on:
"Geez, this is horrible news. I got the impression that Scott was supposed to be a good-looking slacker with manchild charm, not an ugly dork with a bland delivery".
What's next, Michael Cera as James Bond?
11. Gyuss Ballatar - March 19, 2008 8:47 PM
I would never have thought of this casting, but it's genius. Pure genius.
Now who do we get to play knives?
12. mordicai - March 20, 2008 2:33 PM
Anyhow, yeah. It is decent news. Scott Pilgrim is maybe TOO awesome to work? But Cera, if he has another persona beside the giant boy persona, can work.