Genre: Action/Superhero.
Studio:
Universal.
Production Company:
Unknown.
Project Phase: Development Hell.
Who's In It:
Jason Scott Lee (Kato).
Who's Making It:
Michel Gondry (Director); Rich Wilkes (Screenwriter).
Premise: Aided by his martial-arts trained companion/chauffer, this green-masked vigilante fights the criminal elements and corruption plaguing the civilized world. Enter... The Green Hornet!
Release Date: Unknown.
Comments:
Developments:
Third Quarter, 1995... This project's attracting interest with the recent signing of Clooney to play the Hornet. Buzz (ahem) on the street has Jason Scott Lee (Dragon, Map of the Human Heart) as the frontrunner to play Kato.
Late February, 1996... As the odds increase for George Clooney to portray the Dark Knight of Gotham in the new Batman movie, the chances that he'll also have the time and inclination to star as a lesser known superhero decrease. If Clooney gets the Batman role, it's a very good chance that the Green Hornet project will fall back into limbo.
Late March, 1996... Clooney's definately out, opting for The Peacemaker instead.
Rumors: Unknown.
Scoop Feedback:
March 27, 1996... Is late-night talk-show host Greg Kinnear being considered for the role of the Hornet? [Scoop overheard by Tood Dupler.]
May 14, 1996... The president of the Green Hornet fan club sends word that the script is being written by a 'Rich Wilkes', and that the production company may be Lawrence Taylor Productions in association with Dark Horse Entertainment. [Scoop info sent in by J.R. Goodman.]
September 8, 1996... Rumor is that Clooney is still considering doing the role of the Green Hornet, perhaps late next summer. Clooney had informally agreed to the role before Batman, and feels he should honor his word. [Scoop supplied anonymously.]
September 20, 1996... Sam Raimi may be interested in producing the movie. [Scoop passed on by 'Dr. Strangelove'.} February 4, 1997... Trades report that Michel Gondry has been signed to direct the new Hornet project with Jason Scott Lee confirmed as Kato. Gondry will be re-writing Rich Wilkes' script. Scoop info supplied by 'SF-Duff' and Christian; originally appeared in Variety. Additional info supplied by Christopher Sequeira.]