Yesterday I spent some time weighing the relative pros and cons of having "District 9" director Neill Blomkamp replace Guillermo del Toro at the helm of "The Hobbit," as had been rumored. While I hold Blomkamp in very high regard, I don't think he's the right guy to bring us Bilbo Baggins' adventures in Middle-earth.
It turns out now that his suspected place on the replacement directors shortlist might not have been so accurate. Vulture reports, via an "insider at his agency," that Blomkamp isn't in the running and, in fact, has not been approached by anyone at the studio. Soooo... whew. I'm much more excited to see what he's actually working on, a mysterious sci-fi flick he's only hinted at but which we now know to be called "Elysium."
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Neill Blomkamp Maybe Directing 'The Hobbit'? Here Are The Pros & Cons
Posted 6/22/10 3:49 pm EST by Adam Rosenberg in Commentary
Which officially leaves the "Hobbit" director's chair vacant. Since the news broke at the end of May, there's been no shortage of speculation and rumor about who might take over. Jackson is the obvious choice of course, given his experience in bringing Middle-earth to life, but he's not interested. Blomkamp certainly makes sense as well; Jackson helped shepherd "District 9" into existence and many regard the South African director as Jackson's protégé.
Me? I'm torn. "District 9" was a stunning piece of film, especially for a first-time effort. But does the natural talent on display there coupled with the Jackson connection automatically mean that Blomkamp is an ideal second choice? Let's consider, after the jump of course. Read More...
Tags guillermo-del-toro, neill blomkamp, peter jackson, the-hobbit