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Neveldine and Taylor Leave Jonah Hex

Source:Variety
November 20, 2008


Variety is reporting that filmmakers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, who wrote and directed the Jason Statham action flick Crank and its upcoming sequel, have decided to leave Jonah Hex, the DC Comics Western character that was expected to star Josh Brolin in the title role as the disfigured gunslinger and bounty hunter.

Their departure from the project has been attributed to "creative differences" and Warner Bros. is moving quickly to find a new director to keep Brolin on board for a spring start.

COMMENTS (13)

Posted by:
Bruce Springsween
November 20, 2008
But, Brolin isn't signed... Unless he's done it in the last couple of days.


Also... Thomas Jane!!
Posted by:
nelson
November 20, 2008
brolin said he is not sure there is another project that his eyes are set on so he may not even be on
Posted by:
j
November 20, 2008
Yeah Brolin hasn't committed yet, also I liked Crank but I think those guys style is a bit too crazy for Jonah Hex. i hope they get a more suitable director.
Posted by:
Zephyr
November 20, 2008
But I think a crazy Jonah Hex would be reasonably badass.

Honestly, it's a miracle Warner Bros. has developed ANY DC properties.
Posted by:
tsfogg
November 20, 2008
I think this might be the best news we've heard yet! Crank was awful.
Posted by:
Dustin
November 20, 2008
Im tired of people talking **** about Crank, It was awesome, so go to hell tsfogg.
Posted by:
nick48
November 20, 2008
I'm with you Dustin, Crank was great! It was an insane ride that never let up.
Posted by:
Chase
November 20, 2008
Thank God those two guys from Crank were hacks! I hope they find a good directer...fast!
Posted by:
Alpa Chino
November 20, 2008
Jonah Hex? wow out of all the great DC characters WB decides to go with Jonah Hex? Whats next, Booster Gold....or Plastic man?
Posted by:
PHILLIPE
November 20, 2008
Crank was hot garbage, I don't really care about jonah hex, but WB can do alot better as far as writers and directors.

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