For some time now word has been floating around that the old video game Spy Hunter was planned to be made into a movie. The original game dates back to the 80's, and was a coin-op, on the Atari and NES game systems. For those that have never seen it here is a video
It was later updated to a more modern version featuring the voice (and image) of Duane "The Rock" Johnson
In fact, in 2005ish there was talk of The Rock starring in the movie based on the game at the time. It was expected that John Woo would direct, which made fans drool. But the deal fell through due to money.
The idea was kept alive though when Paul W.S. Anderson, of the Soldier, Death Race, and Resident Evil series fame, was attached to the concept. Which might have also been good, though he also made Mortal Kombat.
Now things look like they are moving forward. Chad St. John has been writing a script for the film version for Warner Bros. They now own the rights, along with all of the Midway games rights.
St. John is known for nothing yet, but he will be the writer responsible for the Sgt. Rock movie (comic book to movie conversion), Outland (remake sci-fi), and Motor City (action). It's a wide range, but who knows if any will be good or what his best genre is.
Still I could see this movie being really good, a kind of Jason Bourne on wheels, or miserable, Knight Rider as a motion picture.
The concept so far is that the Spy Hunter is a merc that goes after rogue spies and removes them. It could work really well. I wonder who they might get to direct and be the lead? And suggestions?
Keep this on your radar. Expect more information in early 2011, possibly late this year.
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