What novels would you like to see made into film? If it’s a novel that was already adapted, tell why you think it should be remade. Also list any directors, actors, writers, producers that you’d like to see attached to the production.
Catcher in the Rye
I love this book and although it would be damn near impossible to film, I think the right team could pull it off. A lot of people would choose a more eccentric filmmaker like Terry Gilliam to make the film, but my first and possibly only choice would be Mike Nichols. His deft knowledge of character and his ability to create powerful human stories would be perfect for this in my opinion. As for actors, I’ll take the easy way out and say I’d cast an unknown as Holden.
Where the Heart Is
I love Natalie Portman and I did enjoy her version, but it really didn’t do the material justice. If you haven’t read it “Where the Heart Is” is a wonderful book and it’s a lot more complex. If done correctly it would make a wonderful, wonderful film.
I would like to see someone like Cameron Crowe tackle this. A writer/director would need to be able to take this quirky, character driven book and create a complimentary script. And, who knows, if they waited a few years they could use Portman again in another role.
Moby Dick / 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
I’d love to see large budget versions of these with big names, big FX, and a big director! Real studio blockbusters!
I can see Peter Jackson doing a fine job with “Moby Dick” and Bryan Singer making a glorious version of “Leagues.”
Andy Serkis can play the whale.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
This is one of my favorite books and although I think they turned it into a cartoon at some point, I would love to see PIXAR use this as their first dramatic CGI film. I don’t want Disney to get their filthy hands on this, so it might need to be another computer animation company, but PIXAR would make it look beautiful.
-PH