Frank Miller & Odd Lot Entertainment, the forces behind the scathingly reviewed and eye-injuringly CG-assisted “The Spirit”, are in talks with Nu Image/Millennium to produce a film adaptation of the classic sci-fi character “Buck Rogers.”Nu Image/Millennium obtained the rights earlier this year for ‘Rogers’ from the Dille Trust and will receive credit but won’t be heavily involved in the active production of the film. Though John Flint Dille of the Trust is friends with Miller, the deal has only come closer to happening after Miller hooked up with Odd Lot.
Unsurprisingly, “Rogers” is rumored to be taking on a darker tone than previous incarnations of the franchise have offered, much like Miller’s work on “The Spirit”…and anything/everything else he’s worked on lately.
We’re not of the school of thought that comic books, or any existing properties, should require “faithful” adaptations to screen as per the mewlings of comic con attendees the world over (more on this at a later date), but we can assure you that those of us who haven’t seen it yet will be nowhere near any lines that might be forming to see “The Spirit” next week, despite Miller’s decision not to go note-for-note with this film. Most of Miller’s comics are fine and he’s earned his place in that world’s pantheon of creators, but directing’s a much finer art than turning green screens to purple – no matter what Robert Rodriguez might suggest. – Christopher Adams
[via The Hollywood Reporter]