One of the biggest shows on TV for sci-fi fans in the 80s was V and it’s set to come back in style it seems.
The series told the story of a race of human looking aliens who came to earth before it being revealed they were actually lizard people in disguise, with, shock! Horror! Evil intent.
Now however, after a failed reboot series a few years back, it seems that the next stage is the big screen:
Desilu Studios, Inc has now announced that a new “big-budget” film version will be written and directed by the original’s creator Kenneth Johnson, who will also help to produce the movie alongside John Hermansen (Gray Matters) and Barry Opper (Jeepers Creepers).
“We are delighted to team up with Desilu to bring the timeless – and timely – story of resistance against tyranny into the 21st century.
“V will be the first of a cinematic trilogy which will tell the full epic tale in the manner I always envisioned,” said Johnson.
“V is a multi-billion dollar film franchise and merchandising juggernaut,” said Desilu Exec VP Steven Posen. “We couldn’t be more excited and honoured to bring this film to the millions of devoted fans worldwide.”
So there you have it… we’re not sure the audience is there to keep this alive on the big screen given that other tentpole idea such as Independence Day and Dark Universe sank last year, but we’d definitely welcome it s we loved V when it first invaded in 1983.
What do you all think?
Source: Digital Spy
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