We have news today that Lexi Alexander is considering taking the helm of Jonah Hex. We get wind of this news thanks to our friends at the movieweb:
Director Lexi Alexander (Punisher: War Zone) is already eyeing her next project, according to a rumor by JoBlo, which says that she’s considering the director’s chair for Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the DC Comic Jonah Hex.
“I like it even more that Mr. Josh Brolin is still attached. Who knows if he’ll stay, but it’s more exciting than I thought. You get a story like this you think, ‘Oh God, I’m going to be doing the same thing over and over again.’ but it’s really, really interesting.”
We were surprised and deflated around these parts when we learned that Neveldine and Taylor were no longer attached to Jonah Hex. The guys seemed to have a fire in their bones about the project and a vision that I considered to be excellent. Sadly the studio was not on board.
I am unsure of the ability of Lexi Alexander and cannot comment on her skills; I have yet to see any of her works. Campea seemed to enjoy Punisher War Zone – but I have yet to do so.
After noodling through her IMDB info however I discovered that she used to be a karate champion! If her directing is as good as her kata – everything will turn out fine.
It makes *perfect* sense.
Once a director directs a film based on a Marvel character, don’t they jump ship to DC/Vertigo or are considered?
I haven’t seen any of her work, but I hear good things about her eye for action, so if that’s the case then I say let her at it.
Which makes a certain amount of sense, considering how much of a mess The Dark Night was.
Punisher: War Zone is shaping up to be the best comic book adaptation of the year.
I thought Green Street Hooligans was really good, but Punisher War Zone is a mess. It’s like a poor man’s Dark Knight.
Woah, a GIRL directed Punisher? I’m not sexist, but I’m a bit surprised a woman directed something Punisher: War Zone
For the love of God, Watch the movie Green Street Hooligans.
what’s her siamese twins name? looks like frodo with short hair.
Well, I have yet to see “Punisher: WarZone” also… but I can tell you that “Green Street: (Hooligans)” is a fucking brilliant film. She knows how to direct Action and she wouldn’t pull any punches to make the movie fuckin’ Brutal and Dark. I am excited to see “Punisher: WarZone” this weekend…
…I have to rack this up there as the Best News of the day so far…
***especially considering that it still looks like Josh Brolin is on board (for now)***