It seems Warner’s is going to have a new franchise regarding Tarzan, with ‘Hustle & Flow’ helmer Craig Brewer ready to go. Screenrant swings this from the vines:
Warner Bros. was ready to revisit one of the longest-running and most popular literature-turned-film franchises in Hollywood – by making a new Tarzan movie. The studio had charged screenwriter Adam Cozad (the upcoming Jack Ryan reboot) and filmmaker Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) with the task of writing dual Tarzan scripts for future use.
It seems that Brewer managed to make an impression on studio heads with his revamping (or – dare it be said – rebooting) of the ape man series; he’s now reportedly a lock to write and direct the latest Tarzan flick.
There’s some speculation that this Tarzan will be ‘darker’ with Brewer on board. I’m not sure what they mean by that, unless it’s in 3D and you can’t see a dadgum thing in the bright vibrant jungle. One thing is for sure, it won’t be a character study like 1984’s Greystroke – because as interesting as that was, we wanted to see Tarzan fight beasts and nomadic cannibal tribes y’know?
Another given: beefcake and loincloth, Me Tarzan, You Jane.
No…I’m not thrilled.
How about you?
