Robert Rodriguez Teases Sin City 2

During a Facebook Live chat (via ThePlaylist) director Robert Rodriguez commented on his next film which he believe will be Sin City 2. It's looking very doubtful that Rodriguez will be directing Deadpool. He still also has his science fiction action film Nervewracker in the works and could go as well. Yet Robert doesn't call out the backup project by name so there could be still hope for Deadpool. I'm just wondering if Spy Kids 4 is really worth delaying other more interesting projects like Deadpool or Sin City 2? No offense to Rodriguez but I don't think anyone who enjoyed Machete or Planet Terror will ever go see his kiddie flicks.

"Frank Miller and I are working on it," Rodriguez said, with one caveat."It's slated to be the next one, but if the script is not ready, then we'll have to move to the next one," 

Would Tarantino Step In To Direct Deadpool?

While it seems Robert Rodriguez's involvement with Deadpool seems to be questionable at this point as he starts production on his Spy Kids reboot. It's been long suggested that Quentin Tarantino has been on Ryan Renyold's wishlist of directors to helm the unconventional comic book film. Now if Rodriguez, who is an excellent choice in his own right isn't able to do it, could Quentin?


Knowing how Tarantino works he isn't likely to work on something without writing it himself. He also has his plate full of projects which he is currently scripting. The only way I could see this working is that if Fox promises to finance a bunch of his films and allowing him to tweak the script to his liking. Tarantino is a massive fan of comics referencing Superman, Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer and Howling Commandos in his films. While I've been doubting the level of commitment Fox has to their superhero characters. The fact they were able to hire scorned director Matthew Vaughn to take on X-Men First Class and having open discussions with Darren Aronofsky to direct Wolverine 2 shows they are aiming for talented directors. I believe the only person that could actually talk Quentin into doing it is Rodriguez himself. Robert's Troublemaker Studios should handle production no matter who directs. So I wouldn't be surprised if Robert made a pitch to his longtime friend to take up on the unique comic property.


One case to support it being a possiblity is that in 1997 Joel Silver handed Tarantino a script for Sgt. Rock which was written by David Webb Peoples (Blade Runner, 12 Monkeys, Unforgiven) in the hopes he would direct. He was so thrilled about the project he started casting the film before it was even greenlit. This proves if anything if he's excited enough for a project he's willing change his methods. It of course never happened but it's a glimmer of hope.

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Fox Offers Deadpool To Robert Rodriguez

The Playlist (via Production Weekly) have another great tidbit of "what if" Marvel news. PW reports that 20th Century Fox has sent out an offer to Robert Rodriguez to direct the Deadpool movie. Ryan Reynolds is expected to start pre-production on the film as soon as he finishes shooting Green Lantern. It's been a pet project for the actor for years and has promised fans a faithful film. The studio came through hiring Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to pen the film's screenplay. Now if they hire Robert Rodriguez to direct fans should rejoice. I'm curious if this means the film will rated-R.


So why it Robert perfect for Deadpool? I've been hoping the director would come on board but besides my own wishful thinking here are some good pro-points. Sin City is most likely the biggest example of why he is perfect. The film is beyond faithful to the source material to the point of turning the film into a living comic book. It would be the best way to regain the trust of scorned DP fans. What about helming big over the top humor fueled action film? He's got that covered with his El Mariachi trilogy (El Mariachi, Desperado & Once Upon A Time In Mexico) which seems similar to the sense of humor in the comics. Even his new film Machete seems to be borrowing from his fantastic dark sense of humor. The film's budget is another issue while Fox seems likely to spend $100-200 million on both Wolverine 2 and X-Men First Class it's doubtful DP will get that kind of money. It's plausible that the DP's budget could end up in the $40-80 range which is common ground for Rodriguez. Filming and effects being done in house means he can work with small budgets.




Don't hold you're breath he'll take the job. Robert is known for talking up and starting up film projects he never ends up making. Sin City 2 is the perfect example of one of his most anticipated movies but has been stuck in limbo for years. There is also the issue of projects currently in development which include Spy Kids 4, Neverwracker, Red Sonja (producing) and his epic sounding Fire & Ice adaptation. Rodriguez recently was approached by Fox to direct Rise of The Apes which he declined. He had previously developed blockbuster films that didn't workout like Clash of The Titans, The Jetsons and even a remake of Barbarella which had costumes/sets ready to go. So just because an offer has gone out it doesn't mean he'll take it.


This sort of reminds of how Fox was able to wrangle Matthew Vaughn into directing X-Men First Class. They understand to be able to compete with Marvel Studios and DC Entertainment they're going to have hire comic genre-vets to make sure the films are successful. I'm expect they'll be able to come up with an attractive contract which might include future financing for Robert's original films. Unlike Vaughn, Robert has a constructive working relationship with Fox. He recently co-wrote and produced Predators and the studio is distributing his pet project Machete. Troublemaker Studios most likely would handle the film's production since their involvement in every Rodriguez project. Fans could be relieved that the special effects will be done properly not like the messy CGI in Wolverine.

Robert Rodriguez To Make Fire & Ice

Robert Rodriguez just talked with AICN announcing he has acquired the rights to Fire & Ice with the plan to make a live-action film at his Troublemaker Studios. I'm expecting that 20th Century Fox will be backing up the project's distribution since they originally released it and not to mention their new working relationship with Rodriguez. The original was PG yet I could see it develop into more of a Conan style project. I'd love to think this could be his next movie but with the many films he has in development I'm not holding my breathe. Since the Spy Kids reboot, his original sci-fi actioner Nerveracker and Sin City 2 are all in development stages. Yet he did promise the film's lead will be announced shortly.

"The awesome Ralph Bakshi and I have been working it out for a while, and it’s now a TROUBLEMAKER STUDIOS PICTURE. What’s cool is, unlike past projects that I’d get involved with that would get stalled for various reasons, I control the rights to this one. So it’s actually in my power to set it up and get it made, which wasn’t the case on other projects."