Peter Jackson's next adaptation: Mortal Engines. I've never even heard of this series. Anyone read it? Of course I'm wondering: Is there a major part that would suit RA?
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/peter-jackson-adapt-ya-sci-fi-fantasy-mortal-engines-940892
There's this character:
http://mortalengines.wikia.com/wiki/Thaddeus_Valentine
Message from PJ on his FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/PeterJacksonNZ/posts/10154407807111558:0
Never heard about this series. It would be great if RA could work with them again... :)
shareI agree. This sounds like a winner and I see I'm not the only one who has picked out Thaddeus for Richard. https://twitter.com/S_antonton/status/790895417311440896
shareI've never read the books but the premise sounds interesting (and spectacular). And I like the name, Thaddeus Valentine - makes a change from John, LOL!
The books on Amazon are getting 4/5 stars, are written for teenagers, have a dry sense of humour and have won various awards. Phillip Reeve has also co-authored Horrible Histories which will be a thumbs up for him as far as the Brits are concerned - I don't known if other nationalities have heard of these hilarious books or seen the children's shows that the books resulted in.
"No 11-to-16-year-old should miss the superbly imagined debut novel from Philip Reeve" - The Times. "This big, brave, brilliant book combines a thrilling adventure story with endless moral conundrums" - Guardian.
It sounds like an interesting storyline. If PJ has had an eye on it for years, then I suspect it's special. I'll add this to my list to try out for when I'm home for Christmas.
shareThe books are really good, even though they're written for kids.They have a great story and can be enjoyed by adults, kind of in the same way the Harry potter books can.
RA would be ideal to play Valentine.
Thanks. I will give it a try over Christmas.
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