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Ridley Scott To Adapt Cormac McCarthy's First Screenplay?
Cormac McCarthy, celebrated author, has already seen three of his works adapted for the screen: 'No Country for Old Men,' 'All the Pretty Horses,' and 'The Road.' Now, apparently in an effort to cut out the middleman, McCarthy has written his very first screenplay entitled 'The Counselor.' The script cinematically tells the story of a lawyer who decides to try his hand at dealing drugs, thinking his legal background will protect him from all consequences; something which proves to be a mistake. Well the script seems to have been strong enough to attract major directing talent. Ridley Scott is currently in talks to make 'The Counselor' his next film. Scott, who is about to release the sci-fi epic 'Prometheus,' has been speaking directly with McCarthy about the script and word has it that an official deal is extremely likely.
I have to say I am intrigued at the prospect of this collaboration. I really like McCarthy as an author and I thoroughly enjoyed the film versions of both 'The Road,' and 'No Country for Old Men.' Take that work and put it in the hands of a master like Ridley Scott, and you have the recipe for something truly special. But the more interesting aspect of this story is the fact that McCarthy is taking a more active control of the interpretation of his work to the screen by actually writing works specifically for the screen. I'm sure he's not the first to do this, but I am still interested to see how the source material translation is strengthened by McCarthy being the sole screenwriter. It will at least be interesting to compare the faithfulness of James Franco's film adaptation of McCarthy's 'Child of God' to a film whose blueprint is his alone.
What do you guys think? Any McCarthy fans out there? Are you in favor of this collaboration?
Source: Deadline
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Comment by Lasse Pedersen on February 5, 2012 at 2:31pm
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anything that ridley scott is directing im interested in.
thought i would kill to see a blood meridian movie directed by Scott !
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Comment by AndrewThreeThousand on February 2, 2012 at 6:55pm -
Blood Meridian is still his best book. It would make an insane movie.
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Comment by strange-benhur on February 1, 2012 at 8:02pm -
I rather watch another sci-fi movie from Ridley Scott to be honest.
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Comment by David on February 1, 2012 at 8:01pm -
Not one thing about this sounds bad.
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Comment by Obscene Otter on February 1, 2012 at 7:16pm -
Well stuff a foot and my ass and use me as a shoe! This is some good news!
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Comment by GodDamnRobots on February 1, 2012 at 4:38pm -
And STILL no "Blood Meridian" movie? Step the fuck up, hollywood!
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Comment by Kevin Teel on February 1, 2012 at 3:47pm -
The son in The Road was annoying as hell! "Papa... papa.... papa!"
I had to make a drinking game, taking a drink whenever the kid spoke, just to get through it.
Mere mention of this film makes my stomach churn.
I am pretty stoked to see this collaboration, though.
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Comment by Richard Dempsey on February 1, 2012 at 3:07pm -
Shut up and take my money!
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Comment by Lt. Commander Armstrong on February 1, 2012 at 2:57pm -
McCarthy's work is pure genius. I don't see how can it fail.
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Comment by NotInWater on February 1, 2012 at 2:48pm -
Ticket sold. No need for further advertisements.
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