The headline… These puns- sometimes they just… happen.
You don’t often see the kind of thick-and-thin dedication to a pet project as Vin Diesel and David Twohy have maintained for Riddick, and you certainly don’t see it often for a third film in a sci-action franchise that didn’t turn out to be so profitable. Regardless, Twohy and Diesel have long pushed for a second sequel, and somehow managed to get it greenlit last year. There’s been script reviews and concept presentations to buyers across the world, but things have been a little silent while Diesel participated in another destined-to-blow-up Fast Integer film. Now it seems director David Twohy has put all the pieces of the puzzle in place for a shoot that could start as soon as this summer- as long as Diesel will drop his rate on the front end,* presumably settling for bigger points on the backed of a film that’s a sequel to an unprofitable $100m movie from 7+ years ago.
Well, he wasn’t thrilled about the idea last year, and apparently Diesel’s passion still doesn’t extend so far that he’ll do this immediately and without hesitation- so he’s taken his pondering public and asked for advice and input on his Facebook. Nothing like a tiny sample of vocal, predisposed fans to point you in the wisest direction.
GRRRR..
D T the writer/director just landed in New York with the good news. We can start filming this summer. However, there is a catch… in order for us to make a true R rated film, I must work for scale upfront. Not unlike the “Find me Guilty” experience (which I wouldn’t have changed for the world)…
Money is always second to art,… integrity and spirit… but the real issue is deeper. Can I suspend my life, to momentarily venture to that dark place… called Riddick.
Now, I need to hear from Our collective… you.
Wisdom and clarity appreciated
25k “likes” and nearly 8k comments later, Diesel thanked his fans and mentioned that he was off to see more concept art. So no confirmation yet, but I would imagine Diesel will dive into it- no greater time for him to do so than now. Especially if this is a legitimately contained and stripped-down showcase of his action chops*. While I’ve been hoping the success of Fast Five would put The Rock right back at the top of the action radar so he could get more of the movies we’re always looking for from him, I don’t have the same interest in Diesel getting that kind of heat. I like Diesel and want him to edge the shit comedy to action ratio back in favor of the high-octane stuff, but there’s no doubt his persona is a bit more limiting. The Rock needs to be a titan of action and destruction on the big screen every few months, like clockwork. Diesel should be doing that kind of thing, but it’s no tragedy for him to invest time in an esoteric pet project like this, especially with a filmmaker like Twohy. Whether the franchise really has any commercial life left in it or not, we’re likely to get a pretty cool film out of it, and that’s a waste of no one’s time.
So go for it Vin! Coast on those fast and furious paychecks for a while and “venture to that dark place.” Now or never buddy. While I still have you though, can you please do something about this fucking Facebook page photo? This is not helping dispel any light-in-the-loafers rumors… It’s totally cool if you’re a dude-banging action star, but that would at least imply you have better taste than this Wal-Mart Twilight poster shit…
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I still think a movie version of “Escape from butcher’s bay” would be a wise move; the sci-fi ecape from prison subgenre needs a comeback.
Yeah, they need to think as each movie as a Chapter rather than crush in a whole series of Fantasy Doorstop Novels in one go.
I must confess…I like the character of Riddick. It’s just the kind of character that appeals to me. I hope he does this and they ditch the grandiosity of the last film. That shit was misguided. There’s plenty of things you can do with an interesting character and an expansive universe other than some hero’s journey/destiny crap. Just create an engaging adventure. Riddick shouldn’t be the savior of the universe. It doesn’t suit him.
“Nothing like a tiny sample of vocal, predisposed fans to point you in the wisest direction.”
LOL!
I loves me some Riddick, dug the games and the Chronicles as well, so I’m hoping for more in any general direction.
This may not exactly sound right, but why don’t they just treat Riddick like Han Solo, but psychotic? You know, someone who takes the science fiction stuff down a peg but who still will slit your throat if need be? Maybe I’m crazy, but I got a somewhat psycho Han Solo vibe from Diesel in Pitch Black. Forget the Necromonger bullshit and try it that way.
I hope they make it. I drove an hour to see PITCH BLACK in theaters back in the day, and wish Mr Diesel luck in getting the next RIDDICK off the ground
I like Vin Diesel too and that’s why I DON’T want to see him do this. He’s in a good career position right now thanks to the awful Fast Five — after Riddick 2 tanks, he’ll be back to square one. He should find something else
Well I thought both the Riddick films were ass-numbingly bad. The second was completely unwatchable. I don’t mind stupid – I like it even, but those two moves pushed over the limit.
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