9:19 pm - 10/10/2012
Some worthy-sharing revelations from Brit renaissance man, Noel Clarke, lifted from an interview he did with Den Of Geek, while doing press for his latest film, The Knot, which opened in the UK over the weekend.
We've already reported on his desire to break into Hollywood, and make a name for himself, in much the same was as he's done in the UK, and previously said that his fans had been lobbying for him to play Black Panther, the Marvel superhero.
Den Of Geek asked him about that, but more broadly, about his interests in expanding his brand beyond the UK, and this is what he had to say:
There are plans, there are plans to go overseas, 100%. There are two or three scripts now that are starting to get set up, and three out of four are set abroad.
And about the Black Panther movie, and whether he's talked to Marvel about it:
So, uh, I guess what you're trying to say Noel is that Marvel's just not interested?! Interesting... I would've loved to be a fly on the wall during those conversations, to hear how exactly they went on.
Unfortunately, Clarke doesn't reveal anything more than "they're not interested." But at least he's being proactive, taking matters into his ow hands, instead of waiting to be approached, which may not happen otherwise.
As for writing it? Well, I can't say that there's anything on Clarke's resume that makes me confident that he's the guy to write the script for a Black Panther movie; granted I haven't seen all his films. But I've seen most of them.
And what's this about Black Lightning (one of the earliest Black superheroes) and Supergirl?
Can't knock his hustle though. He's almost as prolific as Tyler Perry, with at least 3 movies out in UK theaters this year. And he does say, because Marvel and DC aren't interested in his working with them on their superheroes, he's created his own.
What that superhero movie is, he doesn't say.
This certainly won't be the last we'll be hearing from Noel Clarke. He co-stars in 3 upcoming films that'll are scheduled to be released in 2013, none that he wrote or directed; so expect announcements of Noel Clarke-branded projects squeezed between those 3.
You can read the full interview HERE.
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Noel Clarke Reveals He Met w/ Marvel About Black Panther & DC For Black Lightning, Supergirl
Some worthy-sharing revelations from Brit renaissance man, Noel Clarke, lifted from an interview he did with Den Of Geek, while doing press for his latest film, The Knot, which opened in the UK over the weekend.
We've already reported on his desire to break into Hollywood, and make a name for himself, in much the same was as he's done in the UK, and previously said that his fans had been lobbying for him to play Black Panther, the Marvel superhero.
Den Of Geek asked him about that, but more broadly, about his interests in expanding his brand beyond the UK, and this is what he had to say:
There are plans, there are plans to go overseas, 100%. There are two or three scripts now that are starting to get set up, and three out of four are set abroad.
And about the Black Panther movie, and whether he's talked to Marvel about it:
They’re not interested, man. I’ve tried everything. I’ve offered to write the film, they’re not interested. Obviously I’d love to play the part, they’re not interested. I wanted to write Black Lightning for DC, they’re not interested. I’ve tried. I want Supergirl, they’re not interested. They’re just not interested.
So, uh, I guess what you're trying to say Noel is that Marvel's just not interested?! Interesting... I would've loved to be a fly on the wall during those conversations, to hear how exactly they went on.
Unfortunately, Clarke doesn't reveal anything more than "they're not interested." But at least he's being proactive, taking matters into his ow hands, instead of waiting to be approached, which may not happen otherwise.
But Marvel has been dragging their heels on this Black Panther movie for years now, so, it'll take a lot more than Noel Clarke to move the needle. He's big in the UK, but still practically unknown here in the USA, and really much of the rest of the world. I couldn't see Marvel going with him for Black Panther.
As for writing it? Well, I can't say that there's anything on Clarke's resume that makes me confident that he's the guy to write the script for a Black Panther movie; granted I haven't seen all his films. But I've seen most of them.
And what's this about Black Lightning (one of the earliest Black superheroes) and Supergirl?
Can't knock his hustle though. He's almost as prolific as Tyler Perry, with at least 3 movies out in UK theaters this year. And he does say, because Marvel and DC aren't interested in his working with them on their superheroes, he's created his own.
I have done, I have done. I’ve written a superhero movie, it’s sitting on my laptop, much like many of my other films. Again, it’s not expensive, but it’s too expensive for anyone to take the risk.
What that superhero movie is, he doesn't say.
This certainly won't be the last we'll be hearing from Noel Clarke. He co-stars in 3 upcoming films that'll are scheduled to be released in 2013, none that he wrote or directed; so expect announcements of Noel Clarke-branded projects squeezed between those 3.
You can read the full interview HERE.
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Edited at 2012-10-10 08:57 pm (UTC)
He's so amazing.
Anyway I really like him and hope he does well
And I know he got one in mind
le rme /bitter superhero stan
congrats to him for trying though
I think he'd be better just working on his skills and get up and coming, and get that hustle on. He'll have people knocking on his door soon enough.
Edited at 2012-10-11 07:33 pm (UTC)
The director for Thor 2 doesn't have many films, but he has directed a LOT of tv. Not shit tv either, GoT, the Sopranos, Mad Men, etc. He's been directing HBO tv since 1997, and they do have high quality, cinematic television.
Joe Jonston, the director of CA directed Jumanji, Jurassic Park III , Honey I sharnk the Kids and some other stuff too.
The duo for CA2 do just seem to do television though.
IDK, most of their directors make cinematic stuff, they have a certain style. They do go for a more artistic blockbuster than most, but the films are still all obvious superhero films.
Ignoring some of the AWFUL films that Noel Clarke has done, his films have a grittiness to them, and a poor Londoner thing that just wouldn't work for a big American blockbuster. Attack the Block is the sort of film I'd expect him to make in that cinematic sense (which ngl, was a fucking great film, but it's not HOLLYWOOD).
idk, the films he makes are good enough, it's just that his style and aesthetic isn't what most people go and see. I'm sure he could make one, but it's very hard to see what he could do in regards to a super hero film from what he's done already.