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Responds to rumours he’s directing “Rings” prequel
So, is Sam Raimi directing “The Hobbit”…. Or not?
From the moment Bob Shaye told Peter Jackson to clear-out his bedside drawer at the New Line bunker, one name has been touted to take up the bearded Kiwi’s position on the “Rings” prequel: Sam Raimi.
The “Spider-Man” and “Evil Dead” vet has finally spoken out about the rumours, telling Entertainment Weekly that if Shaye and Jackson both approve him, he’d be glad to tell the back-story of the Hobbit legacy.
“Peter Jackson might be the best filmmaker on the planet right now. But, um, I don’t know what’s going to happen next for me right now. First and foremost, those are Peter Jackson and Bob Shaye’s films. If Peter didn’t want to do it, and Bob wanted me to do it—and they were both ok with me picking up the reigns—that would be great. I love the book. It’s maybe a more kid-friendly story than the others.”
Because of a rights issue, Raimi won’t be able to use Guy Pearce’s character Ed Exley in the film though…… oh? Wrong movie? ooops.
