James Wan Eyeing a Modernized Version of The Creature From The Black Lagoon A Natural Fit Given his experience bringing horror franchises
James Wan Eyeing a Modernized Version of The Creature From The Black Lagoon
A Natural Fit
Given his experience bringing horror franchises to screens and his time spent on watery adventures with the Aquaman films, it feels somehow natural that James Wan would consider jumping aboard a modernized version of The Creature From The Black Lagoon. So word that he’s in early talks for exactly that is not truly surprising.
The Origins
The 1954 original, directed by Jack Arnold, leaned into the 3D technique to tell the story of the Gill-Man, a prehistoric human-fish hybrid monster who lived in the water and the ichthyologist – played by Julie Adams – who catches his eye.
Past Attempts
Various updates have been attempted through the years, including by John Landis, Ivan Reitman, Gary Ross (son of the original film’s scriptwriter Arthur A. Ross) and Breck Eisner, but all sank into the development more. An effort to include the Creature in Universal’s Dark Universe shared cinematic concept got as far as Will Beall writing the script.
Modern Vision
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wan’s take is being described as a grounded, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror, while still paying respect to the original.
Ongoing Development
Right now, Wan is in early talks to direct, with the hunt on for a writer to work on the script with him. So we’ll have to wait and see if this one swims or sinks.
Conclusion
James Wan’s involvement in a modernized version of The Creature From The Black Lagoon brings new life to an old horror classic. With Wan’s expertise in the horror genre and his experience in watery adventures, it will be interesting to see how he decides to bring the Gill-Man back to the big screen.
FAQs
- Who is in talks to direct the modernized version of The Creature From The Black Lagoon?
- James Wan is in early talks to direct the film.
- What is the modernized take being described as?
- A grounded, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror, while still paying respect to the original.
- Who is searching for a writer to work on the script with James Wan?
- The hunt is on for a writer to collaborate with James Wan on the script.
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