Stars Sign on for ‘Tintin’ Movies
Travel Blog • Eva Holland • 01.28.09 | 9:41 AM ET
Despite earlier concerns about funding (and even earlier confusion over who, exactly, was in charge), the “Tintin” movie project seems to be rolling ahead. The CBC notes that a slew of big names have jumped on board: Jamie Bell (of “Billy Elliott” fame) will play the boy detective, while Daniel Craig will play arch-nemesis Red Rackham. Andy Serkis, the voice of Gollum in the “Lord of the Rings” flicks, will take on the role of drunken sidekick Captain Haddock, and “Shaun of the Dead” co-conspirators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are slated to play Thompson and Thomson, the bumbling look-alike detectives. Oh, and as for who’s in charge? The latest word is that Steven Spielberg will direct the first movie; Peter Jackson will co-produce, and then take over the director’s chair for the second installment.
I’ve been skeptical about this project from the beginning, but I have to admit I’m heartened by the talent I see signing on. Is it possible that Spielberg and Jackson could pull this one off?
Jenna Schnuer 01.28.09 | 12:04 PM ET
I say all will depend on how they style Bell’s hair. As long as they get the hair right without making it look too plastic-y, all will be well. If the hair doesn’t go well, it’ll be hard to concentrate on anything else.
As for Spielberg/Jackson, yeah, seems to me they’re the duo to do it.
Sophia Dembling 01.28.09 | 12:40 PM ET
Who will play Snowy?
Eva Holland 01.28.09 | 12:53 PM ET
@Jenna Yes! The hair is absolutely crucial.
@Sophia I’ve been wondering the same thing. Maybe they’ll find some talented unknown and launch him to doggy superstardom.