Author Topic: American Gods (Read 26148 times)

Anywhichwayicant · « **on:** February 23, 2012, 06:43:13 pm »

HBO is planning yet another high-profile fantasy series. American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel, is currently in development.

Production duties will fall to Playtone, the production company started by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Films in Playtone’s resume include Hanks-heavy features like Cast Away and The Polar Express, not to mention high profile HBO projects such as Band of Brothers, The Pacific and John Adams.

The series is currently being planned out in no less than six seasons of 10-12 episodes each. The budget for each season will be in the $40 million range, with a heavy emphasis on CG. The earliest that American Gods would grace the airwaves would be 2013.

http://screenrant.com/neil-gaiman-american-gods-hbo-6-seasons-mcrid-119432/

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #1 on:** March 1, 2012, 12:55:24 am »

Anyone read the book?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #2 on:** March 1, 2012, 03:20:29 am »

What's the premise?

NOTBORNIN1982 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 1, 2012, 03:21:37 am »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on March 1, 2012, 12:55:24 am

Anyone read the book?

Iv'e got the book... not read it though

Mnemo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 1, 2012, 07:32:13 am »

Excellent book. Be interesting to see how they play the gods, myths an folklore.

smithng · « **Reply #5 on:** March 1, 2012, 08:15:28 am »

Great book, more info at Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gods
Be interesting to see what they do with this.

scatman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 1, 2012, 12:57:52 pm »

bit all over the place with the mythology it seems

Corkboy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 1, 2012, 08:11:09 pm »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on March 1, 2012, 12:55:24 am

Anyone read the book?

Yes, more than once, loved it.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #8 on:** March 1, 2012, 08:16:25 pm »

I must read this. I assume the author's preferred text is the way to go?

RedJam70 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 2, 2012, 12:17:25 pm »

Never come across this before, sounds like something I'd enjoy reading though. Only thing I've ever read by Gaiman before was his collaboration with Pratchett in 'Good Omens'. Enjoyed that.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #10 on:** March 2, 2012, 03:02:53 pm »

Quote from: RedJam70 on March 2, 2012, 12:17:25 pm

Never come across this before, sounds like something I'd enjoy reading though. Only thing I've ever read by Gaiman before was his collaboration with Pratchett in 'Good Omens'. Enjoyed that.

Do it, it's fantastic. This and Sandman being my two fave Gaiman things.

Sad he gave up on comics though - his return to the medium, resurrecting Kirby's The Eternals, was pretty woeful in truth.

Renato · « **Reply #11 on:** March 2, 2012, 04:20:21 pm »

Loved the book. Hope they can do it justice instead the typical generic modified shite that get pumped out of Hollywood nowadays.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #12 on:** March 2, 2012, 05:06:11 pm »

Quote from: Renato on March 2, 2012, 04:20:21 pm

Loved the book. Hope they can do it justice instead the typical generic modified shite that get pumped out of Hollywood nowadays.

It's on HBO.

Stevie-A · « **Reply #13 on:** March 2, 2012, 06:18:05 pm »

Great book. If they can pull off some of the imagery it will be outrageous.

Renato · « **Reply #14 on:** March 2, 2012, 06:51:34 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 2, 2012, 05:06:11 pm

It's on HBO.

Yeah, just noticed that. Will still probably be as shit as I had anticipated, tho. Don't really like HBO's stuff, but I'll give them the benefit of a doubt. They have a potential hit on their hands.

Something Awful · « **Reply #15 on:** March 2, 2012, 06:52:26 pm »

Quote from: Renato on March 2, 2012, 06:51:34 pm

Yeah, just noticed that. Will still be as shit as I had anticipated, tho. Don't really like HBO's stuff.

YER WHA?

Corkboy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 2, 2012, 06:53:14 pm »

Quote from: Renato on March 2, 2012, 06:51:34 pm

Yeah, just noticed that. Will still be as shit as I had anticipated, tho. Don't really like HBO's stuff.

Really?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #17 on:** March 2, 2012, 06:59:26 pm »

Quote from: Renato on March 2, 2012, 06:51:34 pm

Yeah, just noticed that. Will still probably be as shit as I had anticipated, tho. Don't really like HBO's stuff, but I'll give them the benefit of a doubt. They have a potential hit on their hands.

And for that reason, I'm out. Time to lock the doors to RAWk Towers.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #18 on:** March 2, 2012, 07:00:07 pm »

Actually, just because I like fishing with dynamite...

What do you think of The Wire, Renato?

Renato · « **Reply #19 on:** March 2, 2012, 07:12:48 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 2, 2012, 07:00:07 pm

Actually, just because I like fishing with dynamite...

What do you think of The Wire, Renato?

Used to think it was shite because I was too thick to understand the complex plot and I couldn't make sense of some of the language but when I actually sat down to watch from the beginning I started to like it. Haven't seen any of the episodes in a while now, but i found myself making room in me schedule to sit down and watch it on the box, which is something of a rarity as I think most shows on TV are fucking horrible. Have heard some people say it's the greatest show of all time - I don't agree and think that's a bit over the top but maybe that's because my opinion of it was tainted by that first bad impression.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #20 on:** March 2, 2012, 07:17:45 pm »

Boo, let me have my fun!

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #21 on:** March 4, 2012, 04:10:09 am »

Who should play Shadow? Zooey Deschanel for Laura, definitely.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 4, 2012, 11:45:12 pm »

Just started this last week,and i'm enjoying it.Only other Gaiman was book i've read was Stardust,and i really liked it.I'm a big sap at heart.

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #23 on:** March 5, 2012, 06:41:19 am »

Whoa apparently Neil Gaiman sees The Rock as Shadow.

DJBrenton · « **Reply #24 on:** March 5, 2012, 07:56:31 am »

I'm not much of a fan of HBO either. Apart, obviously, from Sex and the City, The Sopranos, The Wire, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Deadwood, Six Feet Under, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, Treme, Hung, Luck, Band of Brothers, Rome, Carnivale and True Blood. Those aside, what have HBO ever produced for us?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #25 on:** March 5, 2012, 01:24:09 pm »

Flight of the Conchords. But I can see how that's not to everyone's taste.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 5, 2012, 08:43:31 pm »

Quote from: Finn Solomon on March 5, 2012, 06:41:19 am

Whoa apparently Neil Gaiman sees The Rock as Shadow.

Funnily enough that's who i thought of.Tall,muscular,taciturn,i've never seen the WWA,so for me he's an actor.not the best but still an actor.Given the chance he could be ok.I'm only a quarter of the way through the book so i might change my mind.

Who come's to mind for you?

Corkboy · « **Reply #27 on:** March 5, 2012, 10:24:10 pm »

Quote from: Finn Solomon on March 5, 2012, 06:41:19 am

Whoa apparently Neil Gaiman sees The Rock as Shadow.

Well, Neil also sees the novel as capable of stretching over 65 or so hours of tv, so he'll probably take all the help he can get. Plus, the hero in the book was a big strong man.

Stevie-A · « **Reply #28 on:** March 6, 2012, 08:02:39 am »

Quote from: corkboy on March 5, 2012, 10:24:10 pm

Well, Neil also sees the novel as capable of stretching over 65 or so hours of tv, so he'll probably take all the help he can get. Plus, the hero in the book was a big strong man.

I agree with you both. Odd as it first seemed, Mr Johnson would be pretty much spot on. He was quite good in Southland Tales, all told.

And Could He Play · « **Reply #29 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:51:41 pm »

looks boss, just from the picture, i have no idea what its about.

if its good enough for HBO, its good enough for me.

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:52:27 pm »

Must get myself a copy of this and give it a read.

Morgana · « **Reply #31 on:** April 8, 2012, 07:44:54 pm »

Quote from: DJBrenton on March 5, 2012, 07:56:31 am

I'm not much of a fan of HBO either. Apart, obviously, from Sex and the City, The Sopranos, The Wire, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Deadwood, Six Feet Under, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, Treme, Hung, Luck, Band of Brothers, Rome, Carnivale and True Blood. Those aside, what have HBO ever produced for us?

That's quite a list, mate!

dave 5516 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 8, 2012, 10:54:55 pm »

Dwayne Johnston is not playing the Shadow role.The part will have to be played by someone who can really act.The story is Homeric in it's scope and vision,Hbo are really going to have their work cut out to bring this to the screen properly.

I just don't see Johnston having the acting ability to go from being a go-fer to carrying the storyline,and basically becoming a Christ figure.

I won't say any more,but I'd recommend this book to anyone,it's that good.

RedJam70 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:58:02 pm »

Took the recommendation and got the book, halfway through it (so no spoilers please) and am enjoying it very much. Really excellent. It's one of those books that makes you late for everything because you just have to read one more page then another and another........

Can't really see the Rock playing Shadow though, think as a character he's a bit more complex than the Rock can pull off.

Cheers again for the recommendation guys, anyone not read it yet, would really suggest you do so.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 2, 2012, 07:31:00 am »

Quote from: RedJam70 on May 30, 2012, 11:58:02 pm

Took the recommendation and got the book, halfway through it (so no spoilers please) and am enjoying it very much. Really excellent. It's one of those books that makes you late for everything because you just have to read one more page then another and another........

Can't really see the Rock playing Shadow though, think as a character he's a bit more complex than the Rock can pull off.

Cheers again for the recommendation guys, anyone not read it yet, would really suggest you do so.

A bit more?

I did think The Rock would be a good pick to play Shadow.but the further you get into the story it's obvious that he's never pulling it off,I think Gaiman got it wrong as well.

As for the tv series Hbo have done a great job with the first two A Song Of Fire And Ice book's,so hopefully they get the visual's right and this could be brilliant tv.

As for the casting,who would you pick to play Shadow?

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #35 on:** June 2, 2012, 08:17:53 am »

Christian Bale?

dave 5516 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 2, 2012, 02:22:58 pm »

Quote from: Finn Solomon on June 2, 2012, 08:17:53 am

think
Christian Bale?

That would be brilliant.I'd watch Bale in anything,I think he's one of the best actor's of his generation.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2016, 01:43:34 pm »

So, HBO dropped it, and Starz picked it up. Shadow has been cast - Rickie Whittle.

The companion book - Anansi Boys will be incorporated, to expand the whole thing. It should be out later this year.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 23, 2016, 01:55:34 pm »

So.....the first look at the upcoming series...hmm....it looks visually pleasing, has some decent actors in it-time as usual will tell.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/oyoXURn9oK0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/oyoXURn9oK0</a>

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #39 on:** February 14, 2017, 03:19:12 pm »

This is debuting in April, apparently.