D&D Movie/TV Chris Pine To Star In D&D Movie

The long, slow process towards a modern take on D&D movies took a large step forward with the announcement of a huge star signed to the project. Considering that filming is set to start soon a cascade of announcements should be revealed in initiative order imminently. Filming begins in Q1 2021.

Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley will be directing the film which features "an ensemble cast and take a subversive approach to the game."

Chris Pine In Talks To Star In ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ For eOne And Paramount; Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley Direct

Chris Pine To Star In 'Dungeons & Dragons'

deadline.com

Chris Pine has closed a deal to star in Dungeons & Dragons, the live action film based on Hasbro’s massively popular role-playing game from Wizards of the Coast. Hasbro/eOne and Paramount are jointly producing and financing, with eOne distributing in the UK and Canada, and Paramount the rest of the world.

 

[Hurin70]

The article that the original article linked to (from Deadline) just says his is 'in talks' to do it. Are we sure he has signed?

 

[doctorbadwolf]

Hiya!

Like others, the whole "subversive approach" has alarm bells ringing. Mostly because of, well, the word...
(DEFINITION)

sub•ver•sive (səb-vûr′sĭv, -zĭv)​

• adj.
  Intending or intended to subvert an established order, especially to undermine or overthrow an established government.
• n.
  One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion.
• 
  Tending to subvert; having a tendency to overthrow and ruin: with of.

Now, call me crazy, but that does NOT sound like something I want anyone to do to/with a D&D movie. Or is there some completely made-up "new definition" of the word subversive that I'm unaware of? (gods I hope so!...)

^_^

Paul L. Ming

That definitely isn’t what it means in the context of modern media. Subversive media is hard to define succinctly, but basically it’s media that bucks established “rules”, subverts or undermines the “authority” of critics and the like, or uses the medium to subvert real life authority or norms.

 

[ccs]

Nope. The Last Witchhunter. Also a better film than the Riddick movies.

Bleh. Saw that. I think I'd have rather re-watched Jeremy Irons chew D&D scenery.

 

[Horwath]

What do they mean by subversive?

Maybe they think subversive as "The Last Jedi"?

If that, I look forward to re watching Mortal Kombat 2 instead...

 

[humble minion]

That definitely isn’t what it means in the context of modern media. Subversive media is hard to define succinctly, but basically it’s media that bucks established “rules”, subverts or undermines the “authority” of critics and the like, or uses the medium to subvert real life authority or norms.

'Subversive' is one of those terms that lacks meaning without context. What exactly is being subverted here?

They COULD, for instance, be talking about 'subverting' the whole epic/sweeping/serious/grandiose tone of traditional fantasy films like LotR, and they could be intending to do that with a wise-cracking irreverent self-referential script reminiscent of MCU or Deadpool movies. And the hero will, rather than a stern warrior hero, be a shades-of-grey rogue with a heart of gold when it comes to crunch. Which sure, would subvert Jackson's LotR movies, but would be about as subversive as a manufactured cheese on white bread sandwich in a broader sense.

They could be talking about 'subverting' traditional expectations of genre adventure films - though given the guy they've most likely cast as the lead is basically Generic White Male Hollywood Lead Guy Number 12, i suspect that's unlikely.

The could be talking about giving it overtly political and genuinely controversial themes, but the script will have to be signed off by Hasbro so hahaha no chance.

 

[Hexmage-EN]

I really just want a D&D movie to be like a fantasy equivalent of Guardians of the Galaxy.

 

[Sunsword]

What do they mean by subversive?

Yeah. That is...worrying for me. At the same time, I don't expect a great film either way. I hope for one, but the track record is what it is.

 

[Sunsword]

'Subversive' is one of those terms that lacks meaning without context. What exactly is being subverted here?

They COULD, for instance, be talking about 'subverting' the whole epic/sweeping/serious/grandiose tone of traditional fantasy films like LotR, and they could be intending to do that with a wise-cracking irreverent self-referential script reminiscent of MCU or Deadpool movies. And the hero will, rather than a stern warrior hero, be a shades-of-grey rogue with a heart of gold when it comes to crunch. Which sure, would subvert Jackson's LotR movies, but would be about as subversive as a manufactured cheese on white bread sandwich in a broader sense.

They could be talking about 'subverting' traditional expectations of genre adventure films - though given the guy they've most likely cast as the lead is basically Generic White Male Hollywood Lead Guy Number 12, i suspect that's unlikely.

The could be talking about giving it overtly political and genuinely controversial themes, but the script will have to be signed off by Hasbro so hahaha no chance.

Or they could not get D&D at all and think they are smarter than the people who love the game. Wouldn't be the first time, wouldn't be the last.

 

[Sunsword]

He cannot be Drizzt, I thought he was Tanis... or Tasselhoff at least

Could he be Wulfgar or Artemis?

 

[Zardnaar]

Maybe they think subversive as "The Last Jedi"?

If that, I look forward to re watching Mortal Kombat 2 instead...

I can lend you the soundtrack, found some things earlier.