Nimrod Antal Confirmed as Director of Predators
Bad news Neil Marshall fans: it looks like he didn’t get the directing gig for Predators after all. Harry over at Ain’t It Cool News has been able to confirm the director for the upcoming reboot/sequel on behalf of his good buddy Robert Rodriguez, and it is Hungarian filmmaker Nimrod Antal. Latino Review first reported that Antal was a possibility just a couple of weeks ago.
Nimrod Antal’s filmography includes the subway thriller Kontroll, the Luke Wilson slasher flick Vacancy, and the upcoming heist movie Armored, which apparently helped sell Rodriguez the most. He had this to say about Antal:
“I always loved Kontroll, where he proved himself to be a very resourceful and original filmmaker. When I saw Armored, I could tell he’s also great with action and has a keen eye for casting. He reminded me of Quentin with how he was able to work with a group of very strong, singular actor talents and make it look effortless. I know he’ll be able to get the most out of what we want to be an outstanding cast. We really want to go with a character driven action movie, because that’s what we all remember about the original Predator, and we want to take it even further with this.”
Predators will start shooting in the fall in Austin, Texas at Troublemaker Studios. Rodriguez promises that he will have a “more upfront role as a producer than would normally be the case in Hollywood”. Also, the story will involve a group of people stranded on the Predator planet. What do you think about the choice of director? Is this movie shaping up to be something great?
Comments (6)
I have most of the Predator’s comics, and it would be cool to see their home planet, culture and other mysterious creatures that influence who they are.
Posted by Tomas on July 2nd, 2009nothing will surpass the first film…but sure why not, aliens and predator have been raped so bad already this will be just like a violent kiss (if it sucks).
Posted by Bob The Slob on July 2nd, 2009The director does not concern me as much as the Rodriquez element. All I want to see is practical effects when it makes sense and an none CGI fest (just because you can)…. and of course a good story – sans the cheese.
Posted by BigHungry on July 2nd, 2009His first name is Nimrod? lol.
Posted by Matt Keith on July 2nd, 2009No Neil Fuck, he was so right on with his take and Doomsday was so Fucking good,now will have to wait and see if this guy has the good’s!
Posted by jaime on July 2nd, 2009Predator Planet FTW
Posted by Laserbeard on July 3rd, 2009Leave a Reply