One Moore Movie Update - ECHO Headed for the Big Screen
28 Posted on Jul 21, 2009 in articles by Paul Montgomery |
It's been several hours since the last big movie announcement during this, the march towards San Diego Comic -Con, so let's check in with Variety to see if anything came in over n--
Looks like Watchmen and Hellboy producer Lloyd Levin has secured the rights to Terry Moore's Echo.
From Variety:
"Echo" tells the story of a photographer who is preoccupied with her personal problems until she gets doused by liquid metal from a military experiment gone awry. She discovers she can now harness the power of a nuclear bomb, and soon the military wants its walking weapon."
Sounds about accurate. Sounds like a pretty compelling sci-fi blockbuster too. Variety also seems to be pretty hot and bothered about this being another adaptation from a comic sans capes. Not quite Box Office Poison or Bang Tango, but with this and Fear Agent, the adaptation drill does seem to be mining into indier and indier deposits. Either way, great news for Terry Moore and Terry Moore fans, and another project to keep an eye on.
...And another perfect vehicle for Nathan Fillion and Chris Pine, yeah?
Comments
Great to see more indy love.
Posted by drakedangerz on 07/21/09 at 11:42 AM
indier and indier? :D
Posted by zombox on 07/21/09 at 12:20 PM
hey what was the last issue of ECHO to come out? I feel like I missed one.
Posted by Tiocore on 07/21/09 at 12:27 PM
Issue #13 came out July 1st.
Posted by PaulMontgomery on 07/21/09 at 12:31 PM
This should be a cool flick.
Posted by tundra78 on 07/21/09 at 12:31 PM
I nominate Autumn Reeser for the lead. She was surprisingly good in the surprisingly good Lost Boys sequel.
Posted by ActualButt on 07/21/09 at 12:34 PM
Now, I don't want to come off as a total moron here, but doesn't that description of ECHO seem a little bit like Captain Atom's origin? Or a lot like the old 1990s Superboy villain Silversword? I'd probably not feel that way if I'd ever read the comic, eh?
Posted by JeffR on 07/21/09 at 01:07 PM
@JeffR I think that's a fair point. Moore doesn't try to hide that he's starting from the most classic of superhero premises -- a radiation accident! It's where the story goes next, and the people that it's happening to, that makes it stand out.
Posted by ohcaroline on 07/21/09 at 01:13 PM
@ohcaroline - Well said.
Posted by stuclach on 07/21/09 at 01:17 PM
Emma Caulfield would be good in this i think
Posted by RoiVampire on 07/21/09 at 01:19 PM
Cool. Looks like I've got one more comic to add to my "need to read" pile. And another movie to possibly see.
Posted by JeffR on 07/21/09 at 01:36 PM
I love it the that film industry is focusing on indy property lately.
But I can say for sure I will not be in line for this. With all due respect, I never liked Moore on a professional level. Stories just don't intrust me. I'm sure everyone else will love this though.
Posted by TheNextChampion on 07/21/09 at 01:43 PM
Real suggestion: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Posted by ohcaroline on 07/21/09 at 01:55 PM
@ohcaroline - She certainly has experience working in "superhero movies", so she could work. I've only seen her in supporting roles. How does she fair as a lead?
Posted by stuclach on 07/21/09 at 01:57 PM
My first instinct is Anne Hathaway, with blonde hair. Not sure why.
Posted by Crucio on 07/21/09 at 02:31 PM
@ohcaroline GOOD CALL!
Posted by ShowMeYourWits on 07/21/09 at 02:52 PM
@stuclach I don't really know if she's 'big' enough, it would depend on how much of a star they want. I'm sure she could play the part, though. And I dig Anne Hathaway, too.
Posted by ohcaroline on 07/21/09 at 03:20 PM
Jessica Biel. *drool*
Posted by s1lentslayer on 07/21/09 at 03:59 PM
I think this could be a more likely chance of Nathan Fillion actually getting a supporting role as the cop dude that assists her throught out the story.
As for female actresses, it can't be someone too hot or it'll be a distraction from the story. Which is why Maggie Ghyllenhaal sounds right, but I think there's somebody better out there.
In a perfect world, I would have Amy Acker, and then get Whedon to write and direct it, but that's probably not gonna happen.
On second thought, Dushku has a good chance of snagging that role if Dollhouse gets more attention this season.
Hurm...
Posted by BenBugenig on 07/21/09 at 04:30 PM
Chris Pine!!
Posted by rayclark on 07/21/09 at 04:56 PM
I hope the movie has better pacing than the book. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Posted by Anville on 07/21/09 at 06:29 PM
with the right make-up nathan fillion would be prefect as Echo
Posted by edward on 07/21/09 at 06:33 PM
Exciting news, even though I'm still waiting for a Scalped HBO show...
Posted by odino1 on 07/21/09 at 08:39 PM
hellzyeah!!!!
Posted by vadamowens on 07/21/09 at 10:22 PM
you know who would be awesome as Dash from Scalped? Nathan Fillion
Posted by edward on 07/21/09 at 11:46 PM
I think this story could be a really cool movie if they change the ending, but it seems like Moore has a more open ended story going on. Also, I have a feeling that if this happens, it will be one of those comic book movies that the general public does not realize is a comic book movie.
Posted by cormano on 07/21/09 at 11:51 PM
I'm always down for a film with interesting sci-fi elements.
Posted by Jurassicalien on 07/22/09 at 09:50 PM
If not Nathan Fillion or Chris Pine, then Megan Fox certainly (if Bruce Campbell isn't available).
Seriously though, this is very exciting news. I hope they fill the role with someone who has some actual skill as an actress rather than focusing on the "assets" that will be more overtly displayed.
Posted by stuclach on 07/21/09 at 10:39 AM