Tag: Monster Movies

Javier Bardem Linked to ‘Frankenstein’ Reboot

by jake108

Javier Bardem has already portrayed a wide array of roles, some of which are villainous in nature. Now, say what you will about his role as a Bond villain, but Bardem was truly terrifying in the Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men.

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Today, reports are coming out that Bardem is on the short list to play the Frankenstein monster. What’s even bigger here is that we have the remember that Universal is planning a connected cinematic universe between all of its monster properties. So, if Bardem is cast as Frankenstein, there’s a good chance he could show up in another Universal monster movie that’s already in the works, namely The Mummy reboot that Tom Cruise stars in. Another possibility is that we’ll see some sort of reference to Frankenstein in the film, or perhaps an after-credits scene.

Currently, the Universal Monster Cinematic Universe is being lead by Alex Kurtzman (Star Trek, Fringe, Limitless). There is no set release date for Frankenstein. The Mummy is set to release in 2017.

Drew Pearce To Rewrite Legendary’s ‘Godzilla’

by Shawn Madden

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures announced recently that the highly anticipated Godzilla would be smashing it’s way into theaters May 16th, 2014. The Gareth Edwards (Monsters) directed film was first revealed at this years San Diego Comic-Con and the room exploded with excitement.

Variety is now reporting that screenwriter Drew Pearce has been hired to pen a final rewrite of the script. But it’s not because there’s anything wrong with the script. Reports are saying that there are actually no issues with the script. With casting expected to begin in four weeks, the last minute rewrite is to age the characters to match the actors that are being targeted for the film, which is actually a smart idea.

David Callaham (The Expendables), David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) and Max Borenstein (The Seventh Son) can definitely expect a smart and action packed Godzilla flick. Pearce is also currently working on the script for a third Sherlock Holmes film for Warner Bros.