I frankenstein is an upcoming fantasy action movie directed by patrick tatopoulos based on a script by kevin grevioux who brought us the underworld movie series. It is based on kevin greviouxs graphic novel and he wrote the screenplay for the movie. I, frankenstein frankensteins creature finds himself caught in an allout, centuries old war between two immortal clans. I, frankenstein creator and actor kevin grevioux talks. I, frankenstein was released in the united states on. Ill trade you victor frankensteins journal for miranda otto. Filmmakers and an actor from the upcoming i, frankenstein feature film visited with cbr tvs jonah weiland aboard the cbr yacht at comiccon international 20 in san diego. Stuart beatties script was written as an excuse to stage some video gamestyle action, not to pay great tribute to mary shelleys original book. Before it became fashionable, i was a big comic book collector. Frankensteins creature finds himself caught in an allout, centuries old war between two immortal clans. There are few comic book movies that fans will go into with less information than i, frankenstein. Starting off in the late 18th century, the film directed and written by stuart beattie, from a graphic novel by kevin grevioux gives a moreorless accurate twominute rundown of shelley. Jan 24, 2014 stuart beatties script was written as an excuse to stage some video gamestyle action, not to pay great tribute to mary shelleys original book. Prequel to the upcoming movie i, frankenstein, released by lionsg.
Kevin grevioux, the creator of the upcoming comic book and liveaction monster movie i, frankenstein, told sci fi wire that he looked at his own previous work for a successful model for reimagining classic fantasy creatures for the new film. Kevin grevioux offers us a first look at i, frankenstein. All these engagements made a huge, positive impact on kevin greviouxs wealth. To call kevin grevioux a fanboy or a comic book geek would almost be an understatement.
No stranger to comics, screenwriter kevin grevioux then turned his adam frankenstein into a comic book character. The actorscreenwritercomic book creator talks about his latest project and what inspired his career. Director patrick tatopoulos, underworld cocreator kevin grevioux, and death ray films are teaming up to bring the comic book i, frankenstein to the big. Frankenstein s creature finds himself caught in an allout, centuries old war between two immortal clans. Director and cowriter stuart beattie, creator and cowriter kevin grevioux and star yvonne strahovski all sat down to talk about working on the upcoming film, its birth as a comic book written by grevioux, what about the. Lionsgate has confirmed an updated release date for the comic book adaptation i, frankenstein. Greviouxs success with the underworld series was clearly a starting point for lakeshore entertainment and sophomore director stuart beattie. Up close with i, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux. Based on the graphic novel and original screenplay by kevin grevioux creator of the. Yesterday, the source magazine had the opportunity to exclusively interview underworld and i, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux who came out to new york comic con this weekend to.
Kevin grevioux is an american actor, screenwriter, and comic book writer he also started a graphic novel company. I, frankenstein comic headed to big screen hollywood reporter. Frankensteins creature, adam, still walks the earth. After you write a screenplay you think of a lot of. He graduated from howard university in washington, d. Kevin greviouxs i, frankenstein set for 3d release. Comic creator kevin grevioux is dekar in latest i, frankenstein photo. With fridays highly anticipated release of i, frankenstein, kevin grevioux solidifies his place as one of hollywoods most soughtafter africanamerican screenwriters, graphic novelists and. Jul 29, 20 i, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux interview 20 comic con.
An original screenplay by kevin grevioux, i, frankenstein, based on greviouxs upcoming darkstorm studios graphic novel of the same name, will be produced by lakeshores tom rosenberg, gary. Apr 15, 2009 from vampires and werewolves to monsters. Kevin grevioux to adapt i, frankenstein with underworld. Comiccon kevin grevioux talks about giving i, frankenstein. But to look at him, and especially hear him speak his incredibly deep. Chuck actress yvonne strahovski is in final talks for i, frankenstein, stuart beatties adaptation of the comic book by kevin grevioux. Frankensteins monster adam aaron eckhart gets swept up in a longrunning battle between powerful gargoyles and infernal demons seeking the key to his immortality as director stuart beattie brings kevin greviouxs acclaimed graphic novel to the screen in this sweeping horror fantasy adventure. Jan 31, 2014 based on kevin greviouxs graphic novel and produced by the group behind the underworld films, i, frankenstein certainly cant be accused of karloffian lumbering.
Interview screenwriter kevin grevioux talks i,frankenstein. Film adaptation of a graphic novel of the same name tells the origin fable behind frankenstein. Based on kevin greviouxs graphic novel and produced by the group behind the underworld films, i, frankenstein certainly cant be accused of karloffian lumbering. Kevin grevioux of underworld sold the original screenplay to lakeshore entertainment in 2010. The movie follows on straight after the events of the original frankenstein novel by mary shelly. I, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux interview 20. The film is based on a graphic novel created by kevin grevioux. Jan 24, 2014 starting off in the late 18th century, the film directed and written by stuart beattie, from a graphic novel by kevin grevioux gives a moreorless accurate twominute rundown of shelley. Kevins original screenplay for the movie adaptation of i, frankenstein comic book was bought by lakeshore entertainment, which released the eponymous i, frankenstein movie in 2014. Studios graphic novel, i, frankenstein, jul 20, 20.
Well it should be, but weve switched it so that instead victor was carrying around his detailed scientific notes. Jan 18, 2014 i, frankenstein is an upcoming 2014 australianamerican fantasy action film written and directed by stuart beattie, based on the graphic novel and original screenplay by kevin grevioux. Today, we have a photo that gives us our first look at kevin grevioux, who created the comic book series the adaptation is based on, starring as. An international coproduction between the united states and australia, the film was produced by tom rosenberg, gary lucchesi, richard wright, andrew mason and sidney kimmel. The film is actually the movie adaptation of an upcoming graphic novel by kevin grevioux. Aaron eckhart leads the cast as frankensteins classic. But to look at him, and especially hear him speak his incredibly deep voice makes barry white sound like he. Im going to have to say underworld, because it took vampires and werewolves and modernized them, grevioux said in an exclusive interview monday. Strahovski build a better monster in i, frankenstein director stuart beattie, star yvonne strahovski and creator kevin grevioux talk about why now is the time to bring mary shelleys monster back to the big screen in the actionhorror film, i, frankenstein. We spoke to i, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux about turning his graphic novel into a feature.
Were talking i, frankenstein, but the video game time has passed. Rise of the lycans, for a new project based on greviouxs upcoming darkstorm comics series i, frankenstein. Apr 16, 2009 to call kevin grevioux a fanboy or a comic book geek would almost be an understatement. With aaron eckhart, bill nighy, miranda otto, virginie le brun. Director patrick tatopoulos, underworld cocreator kevin grevioux and death ray films are teaming up to bring the comic book i, frankenstein to the big screen. Kevin grevioux is one of hollywoods undercover success stories. We spoke to i, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux about turning his graphic novel into a feature film. With my next monster franchise, youre going to see all of the stuff i just mentioned. Kevin grevioux reveals the secrets of i, frankenstein. However, the first flick inspired by that classic tale of sciencegonewrong to hit theaters will be i, frankenstein. I, frankenstein is an upcoming 2014 australianamerican fantasy action film written and directed by stuart beattie, based on the graphic novel and original screenplay by kevin grevioux.
Hailing from minneapolis, minnesota, kevin grevioux was born in chicago, illinois and raised in various other states including alaska, oklahoma, massachusetts boston, and new jersey. Based on the graphic novel created by kevin grevioux, it was written and directed by stuart beattie. Kevin grevioux explains how he sold i, frankenstein. Kevin grevioux, known best for creating len wisemans underworld franchise, penned both the i, frankenstein graphic novel source material as well as a first draft of the screenplay adaptation he also plays one of the main demon henchmen, dekar. Bill nighy and kevin grevioux from underworld star in this. Up close with i, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux youtube. Director patrick tatopoulos, underworld cocreator kevin grevioux, and death ray films are teaming up to bring the comic book i.
Yeah, i guess underworld being the first then zmd and now i, frankenstein. It is based on kevin grevioux s graphic novel and he wrote the screenplay for the movie. I, frankenstein creator kevin grevioux interview 20 comic con. I, frankenstein is written and directed by stuart beattie 30 days of night. I actually wrote the screenplay first and extrapolated that out to a graphic novel to build the ip. Prequel to the upcoming movie i, frankenstein releasing by lions gate on jan. Kevin grevioux reveals the secrets of i, frankenstein syfy wire.
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He is best known for his role as raze in the underworld film series, which he cocreated. Frankenstein, written for the screen and directed by stuart beattie, based on the graphic novel i, frankenstein by kevin grevioux, and brought to life by a 1 day. Hailing from minneapolis, minnesota, kevin grevioux was born in chicago, illinois and raised in various other states including alaska, oklahoma, boston and new jersey. I, frankenstein comic headed to big screen hollywood. Obviously there have been a lot of versions of frankenstein over the years. Jan 24, 2014 kevin grevioux, known best for creating len wisemans underworld franchise, penned both the i, frankenstein graphic novel source material as well as a first draft of the screenplay adaptation he also plays one of the main demon henchmen, dekar. Feb 7, 2014 i, frankenstein based on the graphic novel i, frankenstein by kevin grevioux. It was also produced by the same production team as underworld, so it may feel familiar. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind. I, frankenstein soundbites kevin grevioux dekar screen. Kevin grevioux is an american screenwriter, comic book writer and actor best known for his screenwriting works in the hit movie, underworld. Exclusive interview with kevin grevioux on i, frankenstein. Dec 14, 2012 kevin grevioux, the creator of the upcoming comic book and liveaction monster movie i, frankenstein, told sci fi wire that he looked at his own previous work for a successful model for reimagining classic fantasy creatures for the new film. Kevin grevioux has 97 books on goodreads with 12103 ratings.
While grevioux has capitalized on his towering physique and ultra bass voice in various roles and animation voiceovers planet of the apes, star trek. I, frankenstein based on the graphic novel i, frankenstein by kevin. Abstract adapted from the kevin grevioux graphic novel of the same name, i, frankenstein regales viewers with the origin fable behind horror standby frankenstein, beginning with his fateful creation and rejection at the hands of one victor frankenstein and following him through to his place amidst. Kevin greviouxs i, frankenstein set for 3d release january. Kevin grevioux digital comics comics by comixology. Oct 22, 20 interview screenwriter kevin grevioux talks i,frankenstein. When i created i, frankenstein, my thing was, ok ive got the screenplay covered, ive got the. Then look no further than this twopart book which is a musthave for anyone.
It stars aaron eckhart, bill nighy, yvonne strahovski, miranda otto, socratis otto, jai courtney and kevin grevioux. Writeractor kevin grevioux talks i, frankenstein, comics 102320 staff i, frankenstein starring aaron eckhart, bill nighy, and miranda otto to name a few is a new film set. Screenwriter and actor kevin grevioux, who cocreated the underworld franchise, will be reteaming with patrick tatopoulos, director of underworld. Oct 16, 20 the actorscreenwritercomic book creator talks about his latest project and what inspired his career. I, frankenstein is a 2014 science fantasy action film written and directed by stuart beattie, based on the digitalonly graphic novel by kevin grevioux. First look at aaron eckhart as i, frankenstein screen rant. The screenwriter and actor from the underworld films, grevioux is also a comic book writer on titles such as adam. Apr 17, 2012 however, the first flick inspired by that classic tale of sciencegonewrong to hit theaters will be i, frankenstein. Kevin grevioux bio, age, married life, wife, net worth, books.
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