Darren Aronofsky is working hard. He’s been working on the project for quite a while now and with Black Swan’s success being the feather in his cap he’s taking the opportunity to further develop his proposed “Noah” movie and he might actually get the financing for a such a lofty proposal.
Source: Deadline
I’m told that town is tantalized by a package circulating with Darren Aronofsky directing Noah, an edgy re-telling of the Noah’s Ark story. Aronofsky wrote a script that is getting a rewrite by John Logan. I’ve heard he wants $130 million to make it and that New Regency is eyeing a co-financing role. Suitors considering stepping up for the other half include Paramount and Fox, as well as Summit, I’ve heard. It was described to me as a big fantasy epic, and an opportunity for Aronofsky to create a world. He’s very passionate about it and wants to make it next film, after dropping out of The Wolverine.
There are few directors out there that I would like to see attached to this large scope of a movie, and Aronofsky is definitely on that short list. It sounds like an intriguing project for the director to involve himself with, and I actually hope this deal works out so that the man can get back to work sooner rather than later.
Hmm. Maybe.
Aronofsky is hit or miss with me. I was one of the people who thought Black Swan was an abortion of a film, only held together by a few harrowing moments and a fine performance by Portman. The Wrestler was basically the same. The Fountain had problems, but I attribute that to the notorious budget slashing. Pi was a great movie given its humble origins, and I consider Requiem for a Dream a masterpiece.
We still have no idea what Aronofsky can do with a big budget, and every time he manages to get close to a big project, it falls apart.
I’ve heard about this project before. I would definitely like to see what he does with this story.