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Exclusive: HBO Eyeing ‘Watchmen’ TV Series from Zack Snyder
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:33 pm
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In 2009, during the early days of the current wave of superhero cinema, Zack Snyder brought Alan Moore’s acclaimed comic book limited series Watchmen to life for Warner Bros. Moore’s work is a beast of interconnected and referential storylines, creating quite a challenge for Snyder while making it all the more impressive that he pulled the film off as well as he did. While the feature did fairly well with critics, it wasn’t a runaway hit at the box office; many credited this result to the unwieldy nature of the story, which would conceivably be better suited for a serial adaptation.
It’s with that in mind that we report that Snyder has been meeting with HBO to talk about a Watchmen TV series. Our sources tell us that the meetings about adapting the DC Comics property have taken place, but unfortunately we don’t have any details as to whether this would be a prequel series, a re-imagining of the events of the Watchmen story itself, or a sequel series.
It’s also worth noting that HBO is notoriously difficult to predict until a series has a hard release date. For example, they couldn’t reach a budget compromise with David Fincher for his Utopia series, and shut down the production of Fincher’s half-hour comedy series that he was developing simultaneously. Clout and/or popularity doesn’t automatically mean a greenlight, as further evidenced by the network famously passing on Noah Baumbach‘s star-studded The Corrections pilot.
So while we know that meetings about a Watchmen TV series have taken place, nothing has been greenlit as of this writing. But with Game of Thrones‘ end looming in the next couple of years and original drama programming in short supply, surely HBO is looking for that next big hit. Producing a Warner Bros. property – especially one as potentially huge as Watchmen – under their shared Time Warner parental umbrella sounds like a solid move
Enter Before Watchmen, a 2012 prequel series of comic books from DC Comics. These eight character-centric limited series (and one one-shot) served as background for Moore’s original 1986 12-issue series, and it stands to reason they could very well be the stories that Snyder intends on bringing to HBO as a TV prequel series. If this is indeed the plan, this should come as great news to fans out there who wanted to know more about such characters as Silk Spectre, Comedian, Nite Owl, Ozymandias, Rorschach, and Dr. Manhattan.
Initial comparisons of this plan obviously point to Marvel’s TV wing of their own cinematic universe, folding in ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, but more relevant is their partnership with Netflix for The Defenders, a series of shows focusing on Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, which will spill over into each other’s worlds and onto the big screen as well. (The Defenders vs Watchmen: Any takers?)
It’s unclear at this point if Snyder is indeed planning to produce and adapt the Before Watchmen series, or if he’s pitching an original interpretation of available Watchmen material. We’re not sure if this new project envisions character-centric series that would each stand on their own (except for the narrative tie-ins to Snyder’s 2009 film) or if it will start out as individual stories that eventually cross-pollinate, following the Marvel plan. What’s unlikely is any kind of crossover into the current DCCU, as Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan meeting their meta selves in Batman/Superman would like annihilate the cinematic universe.
Regardless of the minutiae of how a Watchmen series might come to be, I’m thrilled that this possibility exists at all. I’m less familiar with Before Watchmen than I am with Moore’s original work – if you’re in the same boat, check out Tommy’s review of some of the initial issues back in 2012 – but the chance to see these characters brought to life again in a meaningful way is an exciting one. (We have yet to hear any comments from Moore, who turned down the rights to Watchmen in 2010 when DC offered them to him, contingent upon doing prequel and sequel stories. Personally, I’d rather have creative control than no control at all.)
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Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:34 pm to RLDSC FAN
It would have to be a prequel right? I don't see any other way
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:52 pm to wildtigercat93
Prequels to start off, maybe the first few seasons and if it goea long enough they could redo the movie. After all, actual movies get rebooted in less time than what has passed from the movie. I hope it happens. Just watching for Alan Moore's reaction would be worth it. That dude is legit batshit crazy.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:03 pm to RLDSC FAN
That would be pretty fricking sweet.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:08 pm to RLDSC FAN
shite that would be awesome.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:21 pm to BlacknGold
quote:Adi Shankar is involved. Will watch. For those that are not familiar with him, he's the guy responsible for bringing us the Power Rangers and Punisher bootleg movies. Also he was an executive producer on Dredd.
interesting that this is a new article. I think this writer is behind the times though. months ago it was released that hbo is doing a "watchmen-esque" show called Gods and Secrets."
This post was edited on 10/1/15 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:23 pm to RLDSC FAN
If Snyder keeps his fricking dudebro hands off of it then I'm in.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:35 pm to abellsujr
description of the show:
eta: does this make this thread not so "exclusive?"
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‘Adi Shankar’s Gods and Secrets’ explores the darker ramifications of a world with superheroes, both on the people they protect and the heroes themselves. Tragedy has struck the Guardians of Justice, and in its aftermath secrets are revealed, lives are changed, and the war to end all wars begins. Death, secrets, and lies threaten to tear the Guardians of Justice apart, and the world with them.
eta: does this make this thread not so "exclusive?"
This post was edited on 10/1/15 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:44 pm to BlacknGold
It looks like they're two different series. It just says that HBO is considering Watchman. The Adi Shankar thing looks like it's a done deal. The shows are very similar, though. Interesting.
This post was edited on 10/1/15 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:45 pm to RLDSC FAN
That might be my favorite super hero movie so I'm jacked up
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:47 pm to JombieZombie
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If Snyder keeps his fricking dudebro hands off of it then I'm in.
Actually, I want his dudebro hands all over it so it will keep him away from the greatest Superhero of all time in Superman and great heroes in Batman and Wonder Woman.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 8:22 pm to LoveThatMoney
Before Watchmen was better than it had any right to be, but it is hardly a must read (though the extended Dr. Manhattan is a highlight). Please stop trying to squeeze blood out of this turnip, Zach. Let it be.
Posted on 10/1/15 at 8:40 pm to Sentrius
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I want his dudebro hands all over it so it will keep him away from the greatest Superhero of all time in Superman
This I can agree with
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