How did this news slip past us all? According to a source that the guys over at Pajiba have, Robert Rodriguez won’t be directing the long in-development live-action Jetsons movie. It was only this summer that we got word that The Jetsons was firmly on its way, with an early draft of the script having been written, and Rodriguez himself sounding enthusiastic after he said he’s been working on ideas for the adaptation for a long time.
However, Rodriguez has his fingers in a lot of pies right about now: He has his full-length Machete movie (currently in the editing stages); he’s heavily involved in the Predators reboot; apparently he has Spy Kids 4 in the works (it was only a matter of time…); and, of course, there’s the much-anticipated, long gestating Sin City 2 (which could be filming next year, last we heard). So it’s kind of understandable, but nonetheless saddening to find he’s (apparently) dropped out of The Jetsons.
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So who’s said to be replacing Rodriguez as the director of The Jetsons? Well, after some snags in getting the production going on the part of Warner Bros. – including Jim Carrey passing on the lead role of George Jetson – and despite the studio liking the script turned in by John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, it appears that Get Smart director, Peter Segal, is going to be helming The Jetsons.
Although no deal has been officially signed, it’s looking quite likely Segal will get the gig. The existing script will be scrapped by WB, although they’re not planning on bringing on any new writers to write a new version of it until Segal signs on the dotted line.
I was really looking forward to Rodriguez’s take on The Jetsons, particularly to see how he transitioned it from cartoon to live-action. At least the first Spy Kids (the sequels, not so much…) demonstrated that he can mix exciting and fun action with a kid-friendly feel. My first reaction to Segal being attached to replace him was that it was a step down, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. Segal’s usual style (along with Get Smart, he was behind the Adam Sandler flicks 50 First Dates and The Longest Yard) seems to fit what I believe WB should aim for with this adaptation.
What do you think of Peter Segal apparently replacing Robert Rodriguez as The Jetsons director? Who is the better choice in your eyes? Is there any other director you would nominate for the job?
We’ll keep you up-to-date on whether Peter Segal officially signs onto the project or not.
No release date has been set for The Jetsons as of yet.
Source: Pajiba via Cinemablend (thanks to Screen Crave)
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With the script being an iffy element I’m curious to read it, just to see what WB found acceptable.
I wonder if you could inject a little bit of the “Married with Children” comedy element to it. It’s a pity this couldn’t have been made in their prime as they would have been good in it.
Astro would be one of the first holodogs. Since I just cooked that up, I’ll keep to myself the details. Suffice it to say while everybody has to suspend disbelief when it comes to the character of Scooby. It would be different with Astro.
I think Segal will do OK. I wouldn’t think we will get over the top humor out of him, but it will be thought out. Not just your base potty humor.
This absolutely needs to have that tongue in cheek 60s ideal feeling that the Brady movies had. Glad to hear that Jim Carrey’s not in it; I love the guy but he’s not what I want in my Jetsons.
Sad to see Rodriguez pass it up, though. He seemed really enthusiastic about it and he’s own of my favorite directors. Plus, like you said Ross, Spy Kids was a good example of his ability to handle this kind of film.
Haven’t seen Longest Yard, didn’t care for 50 first dates, but I did enjoy Get Smart. Come to think of it, Steve Carrel might actually make a good George Jetson.
Can anyone name me anything that Rodriguez has done that was good? Im still sooo disapointed that he has his fingers in a reboot of My favorite movie monster of all time. Predator. I havent seen anything blockbuster and I yawned at Planet terror…thought it was a cheap B movie.
But MarcusFenix09 Um “Planet Terror” was suppose to look like a cheap B movie. The schlockiest
That was the joke, the whole point. How could you use the best tools available even a decent movie mainstay story, Zombies on the loose and turn it into mega-cheese. I see your point if your saying it’s not that great of an idea. You know the old saying “Dying is easy comedy is hard,” well Neil Simon once said ; ‘Farce, is the hardest to write!’ So it was a challenging task. Perhaps he’s grown since 2007???
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