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Sean Connery’s last film, which was a botch, was for revenge

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Sean Connery’s last film, which was a botch, was for revenge

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Sean Connery is Allan Quatermain in “The Extraordinary League.” Clarin Image File

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A seemingly unlikely project is clearly being done: The League of Extraordinary Gentlementhe legendary comics Alan Moore and the actor Kevin O’Neillwhich became a disappointing box office successwhen it is released as the extraordinary leagueis recovered by Disney. This time, the franchise will have a new opportunity in the world of streaming.

According to The Hollywood ReporterJustin Haythe (Revolutionary Way, Red maya) was selected to write a new script. Don Murphy, who made the 2003 adaptation, will also be doing this remake with Susan Montford and Erwin Stoff. Still nothing knows about a director either a potential castadded by special media Moviesbecause it appears that the development is at an early stage.

To get an idea of ​​where we’re going, here’s a summary of the previous film: The original actually served to see the final on-screen role of Sean Connery (2003), during a feature film that, in itself, should enter the records of film history.

Sean Connery was 73 years old when his last film was released in theaters.  Clarin Image File

Sean Connery was 73 years old when his last film was released in theaters. Clarin Image File

Although many would have preferred the actor of james-bond had a goodbye with drums and cymbals, destiny put spokes on the steering wheel …

one of the superheroes

Sean Connery leads a cast in this epic adventure where a legion of superheroes, including an immortal, a vampire, an invisible human, a monster and a spy, must track down a maniac trying to launch a global Armageddon. But first they have to achieve something almost impossible: work together.

Sean Connery, with Shane West and Peta Wilson in a scene from the original film.  Clarin Image File

Sean Connery, with Shane West and Peta Wilson in a scene from the original film. Clarin Image File

The 2003 film, directed by Stephen Norrington, received poor to very poor reviews. Eventually, however, he rose $ 179 million around the world, against an initial budget of 78 millionwhich was certainly not seen as a failure in the collection.

First published in 1999, it is the first work of the editorial label America’s Best Comics. It was initially thought of as a single publication, but due to the success of its publication, the comic was extended to six volumes. ang

first volume: Wilhelmina Murray is recruited by Campion Bond on behalf of MI5, the British intelligence service, to assemble a motley crew of unusual characters to defend the interests of the Empire.

“The Extraordinary League” got such a bad review that the idea that it was a multi-film franchise was gone.  Clarin Image File

“The Extraordinary League” got such a bad review that the idea that it was a multi-film franchise was gone. Clarin Image File

Accompanied by Captain Nemo, he traveled by Nautilus to Cairo to recruit an Allan Quatermain, an opium victim. Together they went to Paris, where detective Auguste Dupin helped them catch a monster who preyed on prostitutes and became … Edward Hyde, the alter ego of Dr. Henry Jekyll!

Back in London, while the Secret Service discusses changes in Dr.’s status. Jekyll, Mina Murray, Quatermain and Nemo investigate the mysterious appearance of an alleged “Holy Ghost” attacking students of a girls ’correctional facility. Anyway …

The palazo it received from expert critics was attributed to the impossibility of the product to become the franchise of several films. Maybe this reboot can be fixed, or at least be closer to Good.

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Source: Clarin

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