RaidensSword Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Oh, I just saw an email exchange from the Sony leak about this one, between Chris Pratt and Amy Pascal. It reads like the script is probably pretty bad. ETA: Found it. If it was the script he could have worked with them to make it go in the direction he wanted or suit his style/strengths more. Maybe he just wasn't interested in the premise in general or is holding out for the indiana reboot which would probably be pretty similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaJ Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 If it was the script he could have worked with them to make it go in the direction he wanted or suit his style/strengths more. Maybe he just wasn't interested in the premise in general or is holding out for the indiana reboot which would probably be pretty similar. Do actors usually take on roles where they dislike the script on the assumption that it will be reworked to their satisfaction? I think the basic starting point is an actor has to be on board with the script. Seems like he didn't like it enough to even consider it worth further discussions. So my basic take is that the script is bad and without someone big to take on the lead role, this will languish in development hell for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaidensSword Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Do actors usually take on roles where they dislike the script on the assumption that it will be reworked to their satisfaction? I think the basic starting point is an actor has to be on board with the script. Seems like he didn't like it enough to even consider it worth further discussions. So my basic take is that the script is bad and without someone big to take on the lead role, this will languish in development hell for a long time. That's a fine view, I was just offering my take on it. I dont expect Pratt to take on the role and then try to re work the script, more like work together with the producers to see if they can come to a mutually acceptable point where they are both happy with the direction the movie is headed and then put it into high gear. Pre megastar Tom Cruise wasn't happy with the Top Gun script but liked the overall premise and spent a long time working with the team behind it to improve it to his satisfaction, so I'd expect Pratt could have done the same if he really wanted to get behind the project. Edited June 25, 2015 by RaidensSword Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babz06 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Sony's summer next year looks weak. Angry Birds Sony / Columbia 5/20/16 Uncharted Sony / Columbia 6/10/16 Ghostbusters (2016) Sony / Columbia 7/22/16 Sausage Party Sony / Columbia 8/12/16 Fede Alvarez/Sam Raimi Horror Picture TriStar 8/26/16 Really? Their summer is way stronger next year. Angry BIrds could do 130M+ Ghostbusters could do 150m+ Sausage Party could do 130m+ Horror films are wild cards. If they move Magnificent 7 to June, replacing Uncharted that could be another 150m+ especially with the 'king of summer' As he's been dubbed, Chris Pratt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourneFan #1 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Will this project just kind of die or will it be rescheduled soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourneFan #1 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I have not played the games but will get the PS4 collection in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Really? Their summer is way stronger next year. Angry BIrds could do 130M+ Ghostbusters could do 150m+ Sausage Party could do 130m+ Horror films are wild cards. If they move Magnificent 7 to June, replacing Uncharted that could be another 150m+ especially with the 'king of summer' As he's been dubbed, Chris Pratt. What I wanted to say is, it's so way behind other studios. Sony doesn't have these reliable summer tentpoles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asyulus Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Does this have a chanced of this movie being cancelled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot308 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 This Is being pushed back to Summer 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 This is opening on the same weekend as The Conjuring 2, Now You See Me 2 and Warcraft. I don't see that happening. I see one of the other films moving, too. Probably NYSM2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaJ Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Um, this movie is not happening IMHO, let alone happening by next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahnamahna Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 This is opening on the same weekend as The Conjuring 2, Now You See Me 2 and Warcraft. I don't see that happening. I see one of the other films moving, too. Probably NYSM2. 2016 is really jam-packed. Easy to fix, though. NYSM2 to May 20th Cancel Uncharted Me Before You to June 24th Ice Age 5 to July 29th King Arthur/Kubo to August 26th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 http://variety.com/2015/film/news/sony-films-bad-boys-jennifer-lawrence-passengers-1201557242/ 6/30/17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Well, we all sort of knew this wasn't making that 2016 date... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Who are they gonna get to direct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourneFan #1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I think this film could do well because it can easily reach a larger audience with its adventure plot more than other video game movies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Hunt Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I think this film could do well because it can easily reach a larger audience with its adventure plot more than other video game movies. That... Makes sense. Of course it'll need a good marketing campaign and star power couldn't hurt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxmoser3 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 2017 is better for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood26 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I love the title so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot308 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Putting this film up against Despicable Me 3 is a extremely bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
