Source:http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-04-24/guillermo-del-toro-develops-monster-manga-as-possible-hbo-show
Guillermo del Toro Develops Monster Manga as Possible HBO Show
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I'm interested to see how they do it after all, Monster is one of my favourite anime series and I shouldn't need to worry about messing it if Del Toro is directing and that it's going to be on HBO so it will be in good hands. Although I do hope for the most part, they remain faithful to the source material
In all honesty though, I would've preferred it if Guillermo del Toro directed Naoki Urasawa's Pluto, it seems to be the type of story that's right up his alley. As for this one, I was hoping it'd be directed by Park Chan-Wook of the Revenge trilogy.Kitsune Hunter said:
I don't know, del Toro is generally a guy who deals in extreme visuals, and Monster tends to be very subdued in that regard.
Still, I'm interested to see where this is going.
Still, I'm interested to see where this is going.
I'm entirely unfamiliar with the source material, but this sound really promising. I pretty much trust Del Toro with monsters, and the writing will be great, if Steven Thompson is involved.
Whenever the words "Guillermo del Toro" and "possible" crop up together, it's always best to wait until we actually have some sort of proof that whatever this "possible" thing is will actually happen.
Dude has like 10 things that he wants to do and he might actually get to do 3 of them.
Dude has like 10 things that he wants to do and he might actually get to do 3 of them.
Umm... There are no "monsters" in Monster. Just some really fucked up humans.TheRightToArmBears said:
It's basically The Fugitive with hints of Royal Pains.
Yeah, it's hard to describe, but I strongly recommend reading the manga.
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The title alludes to what the Germans did to Johann and the reason behind Germany's support for one certain orphanage back in WWII, IIRC.madwarper said:
Honestly, this is pretty much the reason why I think this would work, since this is a type of plot that's dark enough to stand on it's own against titles such as Game of Thrones. Unlike At the mountains of Madness, this actually has a huge potential with the mainstream audience, it will probably be at home in Europe too considering Orphan Black has a similar plot.
Despite all these being speculation, the potential here is immense, I doubt HBO is not going to make this a reality.
Oh hell yeah!
Monster is among my favourites in terms of anime - I'd love another rendition, especially if it comes in the form of a TV series by a notable channel known for it's serious and mature take on things plus a notable director - that might just work in doing the series and the manga justice the justice it deserves. Then again it could also reasonably devolve into your typical action/horror/crime drama to appeal to the largest audience - think CSI with a little more character. And I sincerely hope it doesn't: the anime alone is a great example on how to do a show that is simultaneously remarkably deep, utterly haunting and more often than not thoroughly exciting; HBO and Del Toro will have a lot of work to do to reach that level, let alone top it.
EDIT: however....whatever happens I'll still be disappointed if that thing doesn't take place in Germany once more (which is likely) - seeing a bunch of sights I pretty much see on a regular basis in a good drama is always a nice touch
I still haven't finished Monster, but from I have seen (first 30ish episodes) it is a fantastic series. I honestly can't think of an anime/manga better suited for a live action action adaptation. Unfortunately I am not so sure HBO would be up to the task... I mean, the source material has like no boobs in it at all and we all know how much HBO loves boobs.
Also, I hope they stick close to the source material. Tenma is an awesome character that better be exactly how he was in the anime!
Also, I hope they stick close to the source material. Tenma is an awesome character that better be exactly how he was in the anime!
a) I'm simply pointing out that there's no "monsters" as in the literal sense of goblins, zombies, werewolves and such.Defeated Detective said:
WWII? No, Monster takes place in 1986 and 1995.
Johan was experimented on in Soviet Union controlled territory, by the psychologists trying to make Hitler Jr. The big deal about the twins was that they had fled from the East to the West, that they were adopted allowing Johan to massacre their adoptive parents, leading to his sister shooting him.
And, then 9 years later, everyone is able to travel (more or less) freely between the European countries because the Iron Curtain had crumbled.
Johan was experimented on in Soviet Union controlled territory, by the psychologists trying to make Hitler Jr. The big deal about the twins was that they had fled from the East to the West, that they were adopted allowing Johan to massacre their adoptive parents, leading to his sister shooting him.
And, then 9 years later, everyone is able to travel (more or less) freely between the European countries because the Iron Curtain had crumbled.
What little I saw of the anime was faithful to the manga. It's just the anime was on SciFi's Ani-Monday. Which meant almost no one saw it.Azwrath said:
Nor is Monster fantastical in any way, shape or form. It's brilliantly grounded in reality, hence why I loved what I've seen from it so far (barely halfway through).Casual Shinji said:
But Del Toro? I don't know. I too love the guy but yeah, Monster seems to be very far from what he's actually good at. But who knows he might surprise us.
I Love Monster.... Now that being said... Mr. Guillermo del Toro has been an upset lately.. I'll wait to be excited until I see some trailers