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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 | 12:35pm
F. Gary Gray To Direct Urban Adaptation Of Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’
Based on Antony Johnston’s graphic novel “Julius”
Music video producer turned Hollywood director, F. Gary Gray is slated to direct a very interesting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” The film which will be based off Antony Johnston and Brett Weldele’s graphic novel “Julius,” is a contemporary urban crime adaptation of world-renown classic.
According to Variety, Mandalay Pictures president Cathy Schulman said Gray “has a vision for this adaptation that will satirize obsessive consumerism while providing a thrilling ride for audiences.”
Sounds very interesting could be really good. I’m thinking Julius Caesar meets Belly. Although Gray was often labeled earlier in his career as simply a music video director he’s had several big screen successes including “The Italian Job” and “The Negotiator.” I’m expecting him to really show his ass in this film.
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I haven’t read Caesar since high school so I really dont remember too much other than Julius getting stabbed in the back at the end by someone close to him. I wonder how closely Gray’s film will follow the play.
I might read the graphic novel its based on. Mike you might enjoy that seeming as you’re a comic head.
sounds like crack
I majored in Shakespeare so I’m doubly interested. I think I’ll get the graphic novel while I’m in the Village today..
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