"Clash of the Titans" isn't just a remake of an old 1980s fantasy feature — it's also a retelling of classic mythology. But the beheading of Medusa, the unleashing of the Kraken and the other tales told in "Clash" are far from the only mythological stories going through the Hollywood wheelhouse at the moment.
After the jump, we've listed six currently developing movies that are set to bring classic mythology back into the mainstream eye, just as "Clash of the Titans" did during its theatrical debut this weekend.
The Argonauts: In 2008, it was revealed that "The Avengers" and "X-Men" screenwriter Zak Penn would trade in his superpowers for a sword for "The Argonauts," a retelling of the classic Greek myth about a group of sailors who accompanied Jason on his quest to procure the legendary Golden Fleece. Little has been heard on "The Argonauts" front since then, but given the numerous adaptations of the tale over the years, it shouldn't be long before another version of the story crops up in theaters.
Arabian Nights: "The Last Song" actor Liam Hemsworth recently confirmed to MTV News that he'll star in a 3-D remake of "Arabian Nights," currently set for a September production start. The story focuses on Queen Scheherazade, who tells the nefarious Persian king a different story every day in order to prevent him from executing her. Hemsworth stars as a military man who joins with Sinbad (not the comedian) to rescue Scheherazade.
Greek Road: What does Vermont's state trooper department have in common with the Greek gods of ancient myth? Quite a lot, apparently, as comedy troupe Broken Lizard has long planned to pursue an R-rated comedy set in Ancient Greece called "Greek Road." Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme would play Plato and Socrates as they travel to Mount Olympus and meet Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, played by the other three Broken Lizard members. It's not clear when the gang will get to this film, but I think we can all agree that it couldn't happen soon enough.
The Odyssey: Some time has passed since we've heard further details on this project, but back in 2008, Brad Pitt and director George Miller were attached to a retelling of "The Odyssey," based on Homer's classic epic. But this isn't your great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather's "Odyssey," or even a sequel to Pitt's "Troy" — instead, this would thrust Odysseus straight out of our earthly stratosphere and into a space-spanning science fiction universe.
War of the Gods: Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, Mickey Rourke and Kellan Lutz are just a few of the reputable actors getting ready to clash in "War of the Gods," a swords and sandals epic from "The Fall" director Tarsem Singh. "War of the Gods" focuses on young Theseus (Cavill) as he attempts to prevent a war between the younger Olympian gods and the elder Titan gods. While the subject is extremely similar to "Clash of the Titans," Tarsem Singh's unique directorial vision is sure to set the two projects apart.
Xerxes: After the success of Zack Snyder's "300" in 2006, it was only a matter of time before the filmmaker revisited the realm of ancient mythology. He'll do just that in "Xerxes," a prequel to "300" based upon the currently developing graphic novel from writer-artist Frank Miller. Miller previously revealed that the comic would focus on "the battle of Marathon through my lens" — in other words, you can count on all of Miller's signature cursing, violence and assorted vulgarity when this project eventually hits theaters!
After the jump, we've listed six currently developing movies that are set to bring classic mythology back into the mainstream eye, just as "Clash of the Titans" did during its theatrical debut this weekend.
The Argonauts: In 2008, it was revealed that "The Avengers" and "X-Men" screenwriter Zak Penn would trade in his superpowers for a sword for "The Argonauts," a retelling of the classic Greek myth about a group of sailors who accompanied Jason on his quest to procure the legendary Golden Fleece. Little has been heard on "The Argonauts" front since then, but given the numerous adaptations of the tale over the years, it shouldn't be long before another version of the story crops up in theaters.
Arabian Nights: "The Last Song" actor Liam Hemsworth recently confirmed to MTV News that he'll star in a 3-D remake of "Arabian Nights," currently set for a September production start. The story focuses on Queen Scheherazade, who tells the nefarious Persian king a different story every day in order to prevent him from executing her. Hemsworth stars as a military man who joins with Sinbad (not the comedian) to rescue Scheherazade.
Greek Road: What does Vermont's state trooper department have in common with the Greek gods of ancient myth? Quite a lot, apparently, as comedy troupe Broken Lizard has long planned to pursue an R-rated comedy set in Ancient Greece called "Greek Road." Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme would play Plato and Socrates as they travel to Mount Olympus and meet Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, played by the other three Broken Lizard members. It's not clear when the gang will get to this film, but I think we can all agree that it couldn't happen soon enough.
The Odyssey: Some time has passed since we've heard further details on this project, but back in 2008, Brad Pitt and director George Miller were attached to a retelling of "The Odyssey," based on Homer's classic epic. But this isn't your great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather's "Odyssey," or even a sequel to Pitt's "Troy" — instead, this would thrust Odysseus straight out of our earthly stratosphere and into a space-spanning science fiction universe.
War of the Gods: Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, Mickey Rourke and Kellan Lutz are just a few of the reputable actors getting ready to clash in "War of the Gods," a swords and sandals epic from "The Fall" director Tarsem Singh. "War of the Gods" focuses on young Theseus (Cavill) as he attempts to prevent a war between the younger Olympian gods and the elder Titan gods. While the subject is extremely similar to "Clash of the Titans," Tarsem Singh's unique directorial vision is sure to set the two projects apart.
Xerxes: After the success of Zack Snyder's "300" in 2006, it was only a matter of time before the filmmaker revisited the realm of ancient mythology. He'll do just that in "Xerxes," a prequel to "300" based upon the currently developing graphic novel from writer-artist Frank Miller. Miller previously revealed that the comic would focus on "the battle of Marathon through my lens" — in other words, you can count on all of Miller's signature cursing, violence and assorted vulgarity when this project eventually hits theaters!
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