Some of you may remember the movie called "Constantine" from the 1990s, that featured Keanu Reeves as a working-class magician, occult detective, and con man stationed in London. He is known for his endless cynicism, deadpan snarking, ruthless cunning, and constant chain smoking, but is also a passionate humanist driven by a heartfelt desire to do some good in his life. NOW, NBC TV is working on a television series about this occult detective! I read the comics and love them! Looking forward to it, since this article indicates they're sticking to the comics! - Rob
NBC’s ‘Constantine’ ‘Clings More Closely to the Source Material’
Work on NBC’s
Constantine pilot is well under way, and
according to writer/executive producer David S. Goyer, the television
series will have much more in common with its comic-book roots than the
Keanu Reeves film did.
In an interview with
I Am Rogue,
Goyer discussed the work on the pilot — which, by this point, will have
begun filming — and teased a bit of what fans of the character can
expect.
“He will have his signature trench coat and skinny tie. I would say
that the show clings more closely to the sourse material then the film
did. Even though the film was interesting,” he said. “Quite a few other
characters from the comic books and possibly from the DC Universe should
we move forward will be showing up. … I think we would try to bring in
some of the other occult figures.”
As to whether Constantine will be sporting his signature cigarette,
the executive producer said it was a “tricky” proposition for network
television, but that the team was “negotiating.” Goyer also stated that
one more actor — beyond star Matt Ryan and supporting actors Harold
Perrineau, Charles Halford and Lucy Griffiths — has yet to be announced
as a character from the comics.
INTERVIEW: IAR managing editor Jami Philbrick speaks exclusively with
writer/executive producer David S. Goyer about his work on the TV pilot
for 'Constantine,' which is based on the popular DC Comics occult
character.
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As a HUGE DC Comics superhero fan, I am so excited to hear that the CW Network is bringing the world's fastest superhero to TV. It won't be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become. Don't miss The Flash, coming Tuesdays on the CW Network.
