LA TIMES: WHO SHOULD BE THE ‘BREAKING DAWN’ DIRECTOR?
Ever since Robert Pattinson confirmed his commitment to a Breaking Dawn movie yesterday, discussion has been swirling like crazy. One major topic, regarding the possibilities of directors, has just been touched on by the LA Times. They delve into who they think would be a good match for the final film:
Who is worthy of such a challenge? We’ve thought of six so far….Peter Jackson: The “Lord of the Rings” series — “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers” and “The Return of the King” — and “King Kong”
The New Zealander carries emotional story lines and dialogue to full tilt. With the help of the Weta Workshop and his Oscar-winning friend Richard Taylor, the makeup and design effects would be a cinch.
Guillermo del Toro: “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Hellboy,” “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” and “The Hobbit”
With “Hellboy,” he dressed a grown man in latex prosthetics for a movable and realistic look and then commissioned dozens of individual creatures for “Hellboy II.” A dozen or so werewolves and some vampires would be a walk in the park for this director, who’s overseeing “The Hobbit” next.
Len Wiseman: “Underworld,” “Underworld: Evolution” and “Live Free or Die Hard”
If Slade (“30 Days of Night”) can direct “Eclipse,” then Wiseman could definitely lend his vampire and werewolf experience to “Breaking Dawn.” He would have to leave the goth garb behind, but bringing along his wife, Kate Beckinsale, for a vamp cameo would be even better.
Andrew Adamson: “Shrek,” “Shrek 2,” “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “Prince Caspian.”
Mixing fantasy with reality is his forte, which would be a natural progression from what we’ve seen so far. From a live-action Mr. Tumnus (James McAvoy) to the computer-generated Aslan, Adamson’s got enough tricks up his sleeve to make Renesmee look real.
Sam Raimi: “Spider-Man” 1-4, “Drag Me to Hell,” “The Evil Dead” and “Army of Darkness”
Raimi is where horror meets sci-fi, and he doesn’t shy away from romance. His humor and camp could do wonders with Jacob’s sometimes snarky attitude in the final book. He’s also the most qualified for Bella’s gut-wrenching birth scene.
Alfonso Cuarón: “Great Expectations,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Paris, je t’aime” and “Children of Men”
A fav director among the Harry Potter filmmakers, he was also the one to bring Lupin (a.k.a. the werewolf prof) to the big screen. Cuarón disrobed (in the most innocent sense) the teens and made them more relatable to audiences, which “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer would surely appreciate.
Wow, they’re throwing out some pretty big names. I think I would be happy with most of the directors they suggested, but I am a little bit biased and I’m crossing my fingers that Chris Weitz will be brought back for the fourth and final film. We haven’t seen much of what he’s done so far, but I’ve been thrilled with everything he’s put forward so far.
What do you think of their suggestions? Would you be happy with any of the directors listed above or do you have someone else in mind who you’d rather see direct the film?
I say Alfonso.
I think Peter Jackson or Len Wiseman.. althought del Toro has done great movies he alredy says something of twilight that I didn’t like.. You know the thing of “Vampires don’t glow”.. I mean VAMPIRES DOESN’T EXIST! so everybody is free of making a “new specie” of them…
I am only familiar with Cuaron. Of course I have heard of the others, but have not seen their movies.
I thought the Prisoner of Azkaban was the best HP film so far. But, even with that excellent experience with an already developed series under his belt, I’m not sure that would qualify him. The two series are SO different. Yes, some similarities, but especially with BD, this is an adult romance. Even with the vampires and werewolves, it is a romance!!! And,it is a very long book.
Just from what I know of these directors, I would think Peter Jackson would be the best choice. He brought LOTR to life. In a major way. I am hoping if he was the choice, he might have some input on making BD into two movies. Just as with Deathly Hallows, there is so much to this story. The loss of anything due to squeezing it into one film would be criminal.
Stephenie we need you here. Let the campaign begin.
It would be nice if Chris Weitz could come back for the 4th movie…
yea i think it would be nice too if Chris Weitz came back for Breaking Dawn but I also liked Catherine Hardwicke so it would be cool if one of those got to do it.:)
Peter Jackson. He can provide the right amount of emotion/passion and the right amount of excitement equally. Anyone who has seen the the Lord of the Rings films realizes he is capable and the best choice overall. Jackson, should’ve done all 4 Twilight books from the beginning. He could’ve given it the ife it deserves…especially if he did it like he did the Lord of the Rings series…the cast & crew went away & shot all the films at once, in about 1 1/2 years but they got what they totally needed and then released all the films at different times. Breaking Dawn will be a huge undertaking and he is the man to get it done!
Guillermo del Toro or Alfonso Cuaron are the best choices. They are very good directors and Breaking Dawn is an emotional as well an action story. I think that one of those two would be the best. I’ve seen movies from all these directors and I appreciate del Toro’s and Cuaron’s work mostly. Especially Children of Men and Pan’s Labyrinth are among my favorite movies. And of course I was captivated by the 3rd Harry Potter movie since I first saw it. It was the best among them! I hope that one of them would direct the last movie, beecause I have to say that I am dissatisfied with the choice of David Slade for Eclipse and also I hope that New Moon will be good, because I am a little concerned about Chris Weitz, since Northern Lights was a total disaster…
Guillermo del Toro definately his work in pans laybrinth was great. Either that or the director from the lord of the rings
My choices:
1. Peter Jackson
2. Len Wiseman,
3. Alfonso Cuaron
Whoever it is, I hope they do the great book justice, and do their homework, read the all four books, see all the movies. We have no choice but to trust whoever it is…. Let’s see How Chris Weitz and David Slade do … We all have our fingers Xed. And yes Stephenie’s input is very important, too. After all the Twilight Saga is her baby….
Ooh so many to chose from and only one director somewhere out there will get it.
I love Peter Jackson but King Kong flopped. I would worry a bit.
Guillermo Del Toro: um, I was horrified at pans labrinth.
Len Wiseman: THAT could be interesting…very dark.
Not Andrew Adamson: too Disney although I love what he’s done.
Alfonso and Sam: I don’t think so.
Too bad Catherine and Chris couldn’t coordinate efforts. He’s brilliant and she has so many brilliant ideas.
I guess we’ll see. =)
I think Sam Raimi would be fantastic. He as experience with special effects and not a lot of people knows it but he is currently dirrecting a tv-serie called «legend of the Seeker» wich is pure fantasy mixed with romance. And it’s forbidden but eternal love. I read the books and the relationship between Kalhan and Richard is really true to the books. It looks a lot like Edward and Bella: if kalhan doesn’t control herself anytime she touches Richard, she could destroy his soul because of her power. See the similarities? Raimi is an amazing director and Breaking Dawn could really give him a shot.
Wow great choices! I’ve seen movies from all of these directors and My top 2 would be Jackson or wisemen! I love the look of both their films! I have watched LOTR so many times it’s not even funny! And all the Underworld films that Wisemen have directed are awesome!
PETER JACKSON! hands down!… I think i would literally pass out if he were to do it…
He just did an absolutely perfectly amazing job with lord of the rings. the special effect… the costume department. make up art department, the score… all perfect.
Wow, I would love Jackson. If you haven’t seen Lord of the Rings, watch it! Then decided!
I love guillermo del toro his a great director panths laberinth is such a great movie and he know whats good visually speaking, but as a second choise I would pick alfonso Cuaron because of harry potter I think he did a great job and I think he would do a great job in BD
I’m saying Peter Jackson, but I may be slightly biased being a New Zealander myself :] But honestly, he is a very versatile director, I think he’d do an amazing job with Breaking Dawn.
Again: del Toro wouldn’t accept this job he alredy sid he hates twilight.. anyway I hope they won’t do a disney movie because I read melissa saying that “there’s no need to make the movie a pg-15+” so.. there’s some blood and sex in the book I really hope doesn’t desapear out of nowhere just because making a child movie because let’s face it, these never has been child books.. I like David Slade for eclipse just because he likes blood and I really want them to show that these are not just love books but also they show the side of vampires that’s everyone know.. but without the fangs..
Guillermo Del Toro
he is great with developing suspension
but it sucks he hate twilight, but this one isn’t twilight is it
Alfonso Cuarón all the way!!! i will be like the happiest person in the world if alfonso cuaron takes over breaking dawn!he will make it perfect!he is my favourite director
1)Cuaron
(tie for #2)Peter Jackson
(tie for #2)Sam Raimi
3)del Toro
I have seen the first two Underworld movies that Len directed. I have seen Andrew’s (all of them), but when it comes down to making a “fake” infant it needs to be precise/accurate…but there is a need for a REAL human being to play “Renesmee”, no CGI after we see her running and playing (birth okay to be CGI or puppeteer work, but not as a toddler.)
Has any of the actors/actresses worked with any of these directors listed above?
Michael Sheen has worked with Len and that is all.
I think I know why robert patterson(his name doesnt desver 2 have capitales)doent want 2 do BREAKING DAWN because well anyone who read
BREAKING DAWN know’s y hint: do not read if you dont want 2 spiol the book there is a new character with redish brown cruly hair and brown eyes named RENESMEE(Rnee Esme) oh and the last 1
JACKSON!!! I loved all his movies. i think he would be a great success in directing Breaking Dawn; the most dramatic and hottest of the whole twilight series in my opinion would be a great challenge for him. I believe he would be able to pull it off.
Uhm i reckon either;
- Peter Jackson because he prefers prosthetics and latex and stuff, to green screen which i think will work better with the birth scene and the werewolves.
- Or Guillermo del Toro because of Pan’s Labyrinth in which he did a fabulous job of the fantasy creatures.
I think Len Wiseman would be a good choice for this because, he has a good special effects sense and story sense. I also think he could bring a great romance level to it b/c in Underworld: Evoultion, he conquered the element of the two main characters love for each other, and even the love scene was passionate w/out expoliting to much, which I think Stephanie might apperciate. He is also no stranger to coming in late in a series, and making it worth the wait (Live Free Die Hard), even though the rest of the Die Hards were rated “R” (scared me that it would take away from the story ). The PG-13 rating under his belt would be in good hands and audiences wouldn’t have to worry about him taking away from the story. Len Wiseman seems passionate on every project he does. Other than Len Wiseman, I would say Peter Jackson or Stephen Sommers (Van Helsing, The Mummy, Mummy Returns).
Peter Jackson definitely! I beleive he has the vision needed to bring the story along and you with it! If not him then I would like to see Chris Weitz but I think they want to bring a different perspective on each film so they probably won’t repeat!
Peter Jackson! He’d do the most amazing job with it and would make it the best movie out of the Twilight Saga! I really hope it’s him!
Cathrine Hardwicke should off course direct Breaking Dawn – she has then completed the circle of the Twilight series – she should end the series – no one else would do.
People are not giving Guillermo Del Toro enough credit!! Pan’s Labyrinth was a masterpiece! One of my favourite movies by far. BUUUT, i am addicted to the hp series and LOTR. Yes Del Toro made a comment on the movie twilight, but seriously. So did half of the twilight fans. Just imagine what kind of film he would create with all of his brilliant ideas! Breaking Dawn would be above and beyond. Watch Pan’s Labyrinth and you will know what we are ALL talking about.
Peter Jackson Should definetely direct it.
he’s the best director in the world and this movie needs to be a hit.
I also hope no offence that Catherine won’t comeback because she’s weird and make make it all blaaah.
Not Cathrine Hardwicke Twilight was great but it was a bit different than the book i was a little disappointed i dont think she should direct Breaking Dawn she will mix it all up and it will be different from the book.
Oscar winning Peter Jackson is my pick for Director of Breaking Dawn. This movie will be the most difficult to bring to the big screen because of its graphic and CG content. Just as difficult as JRR Tokien’s Lord of the Rings novel. Peter can handle the love story along with all the unnecessary gruesome parts in Breaking Dawn with brilliance, as he did in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He can bring the balance needed.
I personally think a female director would be best for Breaking Dawn (not to be sexist), but guys probaly wouldn’t be able to fully understand and show a womans perspective on wedding jitters, the wedding itself, honeymoon, first time sex jitters, pregnacy (the whole experiance), and motherhood. I think either Catherine Hardwick or Drew Barrymore.
Anyone who thinks Catherine Hardwicke should direct Breaking Dawn needs a serious wake-up call!! Twilight was HORRIBLE!!!!! She would butcher Breaking Dawn!
Peter Jackson is incredible, and is my first pick for this position. Breaking Dawn is such a heavy book, and therefore needs a director that has experience SUCCESSFULLY turning a book into a movie. He SHOULD have done all the movies, but of course Summit doesn’t want to spend money on a good director.
I think Chris will do much better than Catherine, but I think they need a more experienced director that has done long, detailed movies to direct Breaking Dawn.
Each one of them would simply be GREAT LUCK!! BUT…
By the time we reach the fourth book “movie” the saga will be such a box office that will easily have enough finance to support the max. SFX possible. Therefore I’m not concerned about the effects. What makes these books so unique (and a big success) are neither the werewolves nor the vampires. Is simply the excellent and vivid descriptions of the most basic need of any human (or not as it turns out) to love and be loved. Meyer is an artist when it comes to grounding mythical creatures into the commonest everyday habits, feelings or events. It is essential that the director apart from handling SFX needs to be able to handle all the emotional load of the story without reducing it into a love story. i truly believe that Del Torro would be excellent for the task and I totally understand why some people suggest a woman for director. It makes perfect sense.
i’d say, i’m for PETER JACKSON to direct breaking dawn!!!! he’s made a great job with LOR, i’m so excited on what he could do with BD!
Twilight was so much more intense then New Moon. Catherine Hardwicke’s directing created an erotic mysterious edge to Twilight. New Moon did not engage you nearly as much. It was good don’t get me wrong, but that was about it, simply good not near as captivating as Twilight. The intriguing way Catherine Hardwick made Twilight a darker but sweet romance pulled people in just as each of the novels did to the point that you could not take your eyes off the screen. Catherine Hardwicke should be top choice for the directing of Breaking Dawn.
PLEASE NOT WEITZ! a director who read the books and who puts in pivotal parts in the movie and doesn’t add things that don’t work! Summit is making soo much money! they need to spend it on making a great film! and not just think there making a film to satisfy teenage girls! just because i love twilight! doesn’t mean i don’t know great film making. lord of the ring trilogy is my favorite movies. Peter Jackson would be my first thought. idk Raimi? Len? amazing list! and Catherine did an amazing job with twilight! that movie made me read the whole book series in a week!
What about Ang Lee – he made Lust Caution – such an amazing movie – he got just the right tone and emotional pitch for a tragic love story and a fairly heavy sex scene that was integral to the story not gratuitous – he could handle the birth really well
I want Catherine Hardwicke!!!!
ACTING-AUDITIONS.ORG is saying they have the name of the Breaking Dawn casting director. This 100% FALSE! There is no director for Breaking Dawn yet and there has also been NO casting director hired for the film. Do not be taken in by acting-auditions.org’s blatent scam-like methods.
I just finished watching New Moon (for the first time) on DVD and I have to say I was simply BLOWN AWAY!!! Chris Weitz, and everyone else involved with N.M., absolutely NAILED IT!! In my experience, and I’ve been around for 42 years, I’ve never had a book I’ve read (5 times btw) and enjoyed so much adapted as perfectly to the big screen. I’m sure many of you have your examples of well done books to screen but in this case this film touched on enough of what I considered critical moments and plot points (even small ones) that made watching this movie one of my entertainment high points of 2010!! If Chris Weitz can recreate that magic for the 2 part Breaking Dawn films then I’m 100% for it at this point. For how long though I don’t know, I haven’t seen David Slade’s version of Eclipse yet….
Chris Weitz NEEDS to do Breaking Dawn. I just saw Eclipse and it looked terrible and visually was a complete disappointment. New Moon was perfect all around. WE NEED CHRIS!