Studio:
Miramax.
Production Company:
Unknown.
Project Phase: Development Hell.
Who's In It:
Natasha Henstridge (Modesty Blaise, unsigned but rumored).
Who's Making It:
Marcelo Anciano, Michael Berrow (Producers); Cary Woods (Executive Producer);
based on the character created by Peter O'Donnell.
Quentin Tarantino and Neil Gaiman are both being considered as screenwriters with Luc Besson rumored to direct.
Premise: Woman without a past. Professional thief. Gang leader. Retired? Mmmm...could be. When Britain needs some help with something a wee bit shady, they know who to call.
Release Date: Unknown.
Comments: It figures that Tarantino would help write this, seeing as how Modesty Blaise is the book Mr. Vega is reading on the throne in Pulp Fiction. Also, there was a version back in 1966 with Monica Vitti in the title role and Terence Stamp as Willie Garvin.
Rumors: Unknown.
Scoop Feedback:
[Page draft submitted by 'Widgett']
September 8, 1997... Andy Mangels' Hollywood Heroes column states that this is an upcoming Miramax project, slated to become a franchise. Neil Gaiman was mentioned as tapped to write the anticipated sequel. [Scoop submitted by 'Widgett'.]
Another scooper tells us that Marcelo Anciano and Michael Berrow are the co-producers for this flick, and the executive producer is Cary Woods. Quentin Tarantino wants to be involved and would like to do his favorite Blaise novel, Taste For Death. Neil Gaiman (scribe of Vertigo/DC's The Sandman) is interested in developing I, Lucifer for the screen. At one point Tarantino wanted Uma Thurman for Modesty but changed his mind. An unknown actress is possible. [Scoop brought to us by Ken Webber.]
ZENtertainment reports that Tarantino will write the first pic's screenplay, and then if it's a hit Gaiman's tapped to do number two. [Filed by ZENtertainment.]
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