I just realized something...A movie of Necroscope wouldn't really work...But I think a show of it would work...B/c then you could actually get all the details into it instead of taking things out of it...

 

Anyone else agree

I'm getting the feeling that you want to see a visual representation of the whole thing, from start to finish. That would be more doable in a TV show I guess but I don't think it will ever happen mate. Realistically it may not appeal to the masses, just the hardcore fans like us to see it in every detail. Also chopping it into little 45 minute slots or whatever might not make it flow as it should.

 

Look at Lord of the Rings, 3 long films and there were still loads of bits that had to be cut out, but if it was all in there in every detail I think it really would have got a bit boring for anyone who was seeing it that hadn't read the book.

If Necroscope ever makes it to the flicks or television, I think you have to be prepared for changes.

 

Whoever writes the screenplay will naturally want to have their own creative input. They wouldn't want to rewrite Brian's novels word for word. Where's the fun in that?

 

Besides film is a very different medium. What works so well in print may not work on screen.

 

I guess you have to embrace that whole heartedly or be disappointed: Vive la difference.

 

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After seeing how The Sookie Stackhouse novels have made it to t.v. (True Blood); I think it would be disastrous to see any Necroscope novel make that same transition, because although the story could carry itself, you know t.v. writers would want to spruce things up by adding all sorts of things and changing key plot points in order to make edgy and "interesting" t.v.

 

If it was done as a film, of course things would have to change because there is so much info in the book(s), but I think it would do the most justice to the stories. Especially since Visual and CGI effects have come a long way in the last 15 years, and movies like "Kill Bill" and the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" are more concerned about doing justice for the story by splitting the film into two parts rather than cramming the whole thing into 2 1/2 hours.

 

As I'm nearly finished re-reading the whole series, I had a thought; perhaps a good starting point for a filmed version would be by begining with Necroscope: Invaders. It would be a great way to thrust the audience into the world of the Wamphyri and E-Branch, and since most would be newcomers to this universe, they would side with Jake Cutter's character because he is left in the dark and trying to understand as well. It would be a great way to create a new fan base, and therefore create an interest in the previous novels. If that were to occur, you could then go back to the beginning, sort like what Star Wars did... just a thought.

True Blood is ok actually...

 

ok...what about good people to play the parts then...

Moving post over to Necroscope Movie forum - keep it going guys.

Okay my original question...who would be good to be in it...

 

Harry thats kinda hard to pick someone...Maybe someone like James Callis, or Jamie Bamber

 

Dragosani...another hard choice...Sam Witwer

 

Alex Kyle...Maybe some like David Tennant

 

Borowitz and Gormley..These two are another hard choice...

 

Since book one really didn't have many main women in them then thats not to much of a problem...

With a high budget - yes, otherwise a big no from me. A low budget TV series can't do Necroscope any justice.

 

Anyways Lumley should play the Gormley part.

I like that idea...For Lumley to play Gormley...

 

As for High budget of course...I don't think a movie could ever get it right...some examples of course are Harry Potter...Now don't get me wrong they are great movies...but they really lacked some of the good things...

 

Got an idea for Zek...Pascale Hutton

hello dudes, dudettes, deads and undeads. im new here but been a fan of mr lumley for yonks i think the movie would be cracking if done the cgi way but it would prob. have to be in instalments and heavily backed other wise it could be a pile of made for tv movie plop(check out stephen kings film history ok three good films). brian cox for gormley, tom hardy for yulian bodescu and show it on sky lol

p.s. if your gonna make a film start at the start and dont star wars it(showing my age lol)

That sounds like a good idea

As I'm nearly finished re-reading the whole series, I had a thought; perhaps a good starting point for a filmed version would be by begining with Necroscope: Invaders. It would be a great way to thrust the audience into the world of the Wamphyri and E-Branch, and since most would be newcomers to this universe, they would side with Jake Cutter's character because he is left in the dark and trying to understand as well. It would be a great way to create a new fan base, and therefore create an interest in the previous novels. If that were to occur, you could then go back to the beginning, sort like what Star Wars did... just a thought.

 

Im not so sure, purely because its Harry that we all love. Despite which series it is bei it Necroscope, Vampire World or E Branch its Harry that we have come to adore and cherrish. Plus if a i remember this but wasnt Jack supposidly hit by a piece of Harrys soul or something (been a while since i read E Branch only just rereading Vampire World) so how would that work if the new audience didnt know who Harry was.

 

Plus if the new generation of readers became endeared with Jack then they will become upset or lose interest since there 'Hero' isnt the star when the previous books were to be TV-alised. So imo they need to start at the begining since Harry is the core of the whole story.

 

Although id prefer a Movie version to be made, BUT i can see the appeal of a TV series since then more infor could be put across.

 

However since im a Anime and Manga Otaku going back to me my roots as it were, id love to see Studio Gonzo get a hold of this series and make an Anime for it

Of course I would LOVE to see "Necroscope" come to fruition, I merely suggested "Invaders" because it would get right to the meat that tends to work in film.

 

That being said; whatever kind of adaptation of "Necroscope" winds up happening would be exciting to see simply because the story is amazing! The only reason why I'm not a fan of t.v. adaptations is because sex sells. Look at any t.v. show (on cable), and you will see an enormous amount of needless sex, drug addiction, and junk that has nothing to do with the original story, but it's controversial and 'edgy' enough to bring in an audience.

 

With film you could have a high enough budget where you could potentially do justice to the story, the only risk is (with any adaptation from a book) what will be cut and altered? Conversely, with dvd's having Director's cut versions, why should anything be sacrificed when you know whatever doesn't make it to theaters, will most likely be in the director's cut.

 

But hey, if Shakespeare can make it to film, and people are willing to sit through a 4 hour version of "Hamlet" in theaters, why not Necroscope?

Or "Titus Crow", or any other Lumley masterpiece for that matter?

The only reason why I'm not a fan of t.v. adaptations is because sex sells. Look at any t.v. show (on cable), and you will see an enormous amount of needless sex, drug addiction, and junk that has nothing to do with the original story, but it's controversial and 'edgy' enough to bring in an audience.

 

I reckon there's enough sex in Necroscope without having to add more for the most salacious tv viewer. I reckon it's more likely that they would have to cut some out.

 

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Haha, of course they will cut some sex. I don't even want to see Karen and Harry's "amorous" adventures.

Ha, even in CGI (which has got to be the only way to actually show that scene) there are somethings that you just don't need to see - and that's one of them! Imagination works better on so many levels.

Imagination works fine but somethings that come to life are the things left for the imagination...sometimes its just a better thing

I THINK THE NECROSCOPE BOOKS WOULD DO WELL IN FILM. AS FAR AS THE STORYLINE BEING CHOPPED AND SCREWED BY WRITERS... STEPHEN KING HAS INPUT (ALMOST TO THE POINT OF CONTROL) ON HOW HIS BOOKS ARE REWRITTEN TO MAKE IT INTO A SCREENPLAY , AND HE HAD MORE THAN THREE OF HIS BOOKS MAKE GOOD MONEY IN FILM . ALSO , START AT THE BEGINNING

ahh yes...people who could play in the movie or show...I think alot of people would play good parts...

 

Why don't you guys mention who think could play in the show

Good idea James, but how about we start a new thread for it? I'll set one up

I think a film or tv series would work with the right people behind it..

im going to thinking about a cast for the new few hours.....who needs sleep lol

 

who would you like to make it though, what directors and producers would be good... that's another thing

I do not think the... mediocre... abilities of television companies could ever do our beloved Wamphyri... er I mean Necroscope justice of any sort. In fact I'm loathe to even contemplate the idea... It would be well beyond the scope, talent, and budgeting means of any of the known studios willing to partake of the endeavor. I fear they would cheapen it for that mass market teenage appeal. Why even the big screen seems to have a problem doing any sort of vampire justice in this day and age.

 

The best we could hope for there would be for HBO to produce it (alas, they already have a vampire show which I confess to having never watched), for what TV station in the US would ever touch the excesses, and the lust of the Wamphyri? *chuckles* What decapitation on regular broadcasts? Impalement? Rape? No I'm afraid without a ridiculous amount of censoring it would be quite impossible. As far as it being produced overseas for television... Well I'm afraid I've seen quite a many shows from over the pond, and not wanting to "offend" the sensibilities of anyone present least of all the Master and Lady themselves, let's just say the difference in quality as far as cinematography is concerned is quite apparent.

 

As far as Mr. King is concerned, have you read any of his books and compared them to the movies and mini-series on T.V.? I'm sorry but in my opinion they were complete garbage and nothing like the books with a few minor exceptions. Would you really want to see the Master's works sullied like that?