I was very upset when director Darren Aronofsky decided to leave The Wolverine, the upcoming sequel to the God-awful X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Black Swan and The Wrestler, his past two films, were fantastic and I really thought he could inject some life into the Wolverine character. Unfortunately due to custody issues with his ex-wife it was not to be.
However, it appears the director is about to get back in the saddle with his next project and it's a big one. Aronofsky is slated to begin work this July on Noah with release date of Fall 2013.
If any of you were expecting this to be a straight Biblical retelling however you are out of luck. The story will be based off a graphic novel (what isn't these days?) and will be a re imagining that seems part sci-fi part fantasy. Here's a brief synopsis:
It was a world without hope, a world with no rain and no crops, dominated by warlords and their barbarian hordes. In this cruel world, Noah was a good man. Seasoned fighter, mage and healer but he only wanted peace for him and his family. Yet every night, Noah was beset by visions of an endless flood, symbolizing the destruction of all life. Gradually, he began to understand the message sent him by the Creator. He had decided to punish the men and kill them until the last. But he gave Noah a last chance to preserve life on Earth…
I have to say that the plot sounds very intriguing. Leave it to Aronofsky to put a twist on an old story.
While Christian Bale was originally offered the role he turned it down. The latest rumor is Michael Fassbender will be offered the part. (My God the man is everywhere these days!) No other casting information has been forthcoming and at this time the July start date I mentioned is still up in the air.
Even though I would have preferred a straight retelling that's just not Aronofsky's style. Besides this version sounds bad-ass. I mean come on a warrior Noah who is also a mage and a healer fighting barbarians??!! Sign me up!
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