This was news I was both dreading and hoping for in equal amounts. Part of me wanted it to work, and the other part wanted it to be given up to someone who would invest the time and money in it. Coming Soon carry the news from Variety:
Paramount has officially pulled the plug on Watchmen, putting the comic book adaptation into turnaround over the weekend. Producers Larry Gordon and Lloyd Levin were taking the project, with British director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy) attached, out to other studios.
As soon as the change of head came it appears that they were being forced to cut budget, as per rumour, and that has been an ongoing battle. It seems at that point they began cutting the crew…reminds me of a song.
Sad news, or good news? Which do you think? Are you happy it’s now being taken around the studios for another chance, or do you think that was the last time it was likely to get a good airing?
