News has it that Robert Rodriguez will be producing the Red Sonja remake. And his girlfriend, Rose McGowan will be playing the titular lead.
I’m not a big fan of Rose McGowan – but having seen her in both Grindhouse movies, especially in Planet Terror, she does have the spunk and ability to play over-the-top roles. With the iconic Red Sonja – aside from the flaming red hair and swordplay, which are both superficial elements – Rose McGowan can probably easily slip into the role. Hmm, wait and see – though we’ve already seen how her boyfriend (Rodriguez) lovingly directed her in Grindhouse – and it turned out pretty well, pulp-movie-wise.
Though this Red Sonja version is more closely tied-in with the comics by Dynamite Entertainment and not a sequel to the Briget Nielsen red mullet original, let’s hope they all pull it off.
Next up, somebody convince somebody for a new Conan movie!
Red Sonja starts shooting this October and is slated for a 2009 release, to be directed by Douglas Aarniokoski (Highlander: Endgame).
