Aronofsky off Robocop?

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by: Mike Sampson Dec. 18, 2008

I heard some rumors about a month ago that things might not be going well in the universe of the ROBOCOP remake. Namely that Darren Aronofsky, who was hired this past summer to direct the "reimagining," was, let's say, losing interest in the project. Today Aronofsky called in to the Howard Stern Show to promote THE WRESTLER and when asked about ROBOCOP, Aronofsky said that he was working on the script but that he's "not sure" if it was still going to happen adding "we'll see..." Sadly Howard immediately segued into suggesting he be cast as Robocop in the movie and we never got any real follow-up. But it jives with what I've heard and word that Aronosfky's boxing drama THE FIGHTER is heating up. So would you be upset if Aronofsky left ROBOCOP? I'm not saying he's definitely gone but personally I think it's for the best. I'm sure after the success of THE WRESTLER Darren is getting all kinds of offers so we'll have to wait and see how this all plays out.

Source: JoBlo.com

Extra Tidbit: Aronofsky also said that Dave Chappelle was his first choice for the Marlon Wayans role in REQUIEM FOR A DREAM.

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DarthZTH
7:50PM on 12/20/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
the fighter
I was at a screening at th chicago film festival in October. It could have been justa way to avoid questions on the subject, but thats juist what I heard.
I was at a screening at th chicago film festival in October. It could have been justa way to avoid questions on the subject, but thats juist what I heard.
 
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TAE K
3:28PM on 12/19/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Aronofsky's Robocop:

the scene where (robo)cop gets shot down and killed (to become robocop) is gonna be so graphic intense and awesome.

i can already imagine it.
Aronofsky's Robocop:

the scene where (robo)cop gets shot down and killed (to become robocop) is gonna be so graphic intense and awesome.

i can already imagine it.
 
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70sCinemaRules
8:57AM on 12/19/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Eh...
I'm not happy about the possibility of losing Aronofsky, but it also opens the floor for someone else who may do an even better job. David Fincher, anyone?
I'm not happy about the possibility of losing Aronofsky, but it also opens the floor for someone else who may do an even better job. David Fincher, anyone?
 
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spacemonkey
7:28AM on 12/19/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sucks balls. I was looking forward to this movie being a kick ass reimaging. With Aronofsky on board, it was sure to be something interesting, different, and worth watching.
Sucks balls. I was looking forward to this movie being a kick ass reimaging. With Aronofsky on board, it was sure to be something interesting, different, and worth watching.
 
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darkstrEam
5:19AM on 12/19/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Would be a shame if he left the project, though that's not to say there aren't a load of directors who could do an amazing job with Robocop. Just a matter of one of them getting the gig if Aronofsky drops out.
Would be a shame if he left the project, though that's not to say there aren't a load of directors who could do an amazing job with Robocop. Just a matter of one of them getting the gig if Aronofsky drops out.
 
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Cronos
3:20AM on 12/19/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The only aspect of a Robocop remake that had me interested in the idea was Aronofsky directing, if he's not behind it now I have no desire to even watch the trailer.
The only aspect of a Robocop remake that had me interested in the idea was Aronofsky directing, if he's not behind it now I have no desire to even watch the trailer.
 
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razgriz21
11:59PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Afronsky was a phenomenal choice for a Robocop director, but if he is gone, then my interest dies.
Afronsky was a phenomenal choice for a Robocop director, but if he is gone, then my interest dies.
 
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writer19
10:45PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
shit
the one goddamn person who would make this remake great is gone. SHIT!
the one goddamn person who would make this remake great is gone. SHIT!
 
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Alejandro27
10:11PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I saw the wrestler last night
Going into, the movie I was afraid he might not do Robocop but after seeing the movie I convinced myself he would direct Robocop. And now this news, damn I really wanted him to do a big action movie. Set it in New Jersey I don't care, I just want an Aronofsky Robocop really bad. It's him or bust, if he doesn't direct it no one should.
Going into, the movie I was afraid he might not do Robocop but after seeing the movie I convinced myself he would direct Robocop. And now this news, damn I really wanted him to do a big action movie. Set it in New Jersey I don't care, I just want an Aronofsky Robocop really bad. It's him or bust, if he doesn't direct it no one should.
 
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Smiert Spionam
10:06PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well....
.........that was fast. LOL.
.........that was fast. LOL.
 
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drc5145
9:54PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The only reason the Robocop remake looked good was because of Aronofsky. Lose him and you certainly lose me unless they get an equally talented director...which isn't easy...
The only reason the Robocop remake looked good was because of Aronofsky. Lose him and you certainly lose me unless they get an equally talented director...which isn't easy...
 
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Burgerking
8:41PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd also like to know which screening DarthZTH was at
I'd also like to know which screening DarthZTH was at
 
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Burgerking
8:41PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
umm ok DarthZTH
so DarthZTH, then I guess all those interviews where Aronofsky and Wahlberg talked about how excited they were, they were just lying?
so DarthZTH, then I guess all those interviews where Aronofsky and Wahlberg talked about how excited they were, they were just lying?
 
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Housecoat man
8:21PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
esteban
I concur with esteban...

IMO Robocop is a sci fi/action masterpiece that doesnt need to be touched UNLESS a phenomenal talent like Aronofsky is on board. It was the idea of his attachment that didn't make me freak out about them remaking the awesomeness of Robo 1.
I concur with esteban...

IMO Robocop is a sci fi/action masterpiece that doesnt need to be touched UNLESS a phenomenal talent like Aronofsky is on board. It was the idea of his attachment that didn't make me freak out about them remaking the awesomeness of Robo 1.
 
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sixtiesdude64
8:07PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hmmm
i can't say i was exactly jazzed about this before anyway. i mean, i love robocop as much as the next guy and aronofsky can direct but there was something about the two of them together that was just sort of a big "what?" for me. i like the idea of cronenberg directing this. he seems like a better fit.
i can't say i was exactly jazzed about this before anyway. i mean, i love robocop as much as the next guy and aronofsky can direct but there was something about the two of them together that was just sort of a big "what?" for me. i like the idea of cronenberg directing this. he seems like a better fit.
 
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DarthZTH
7:34PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The FIghter? No.
The Fighter isn't heating up because it doesn't exist. I saw a screening of THE WRESTLER back in october, and after there was a Q and A with arnofsky,. When asked about THE FIGHTER, he said don't belive the internet, he has no idea what this project is and is most certainly not attached.
The Fighter isn't heating up because it doesn't exist. I saw a screening of THE WRESTLER back in october, and after there was a Q and A with arnofsky,. When asked about THE FIGHTER, he said don't belive the internet, he has no idea what this project is and is most certainly not attached.
 
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esteban
6:01PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Darren Aronofsky was the one and only reason why I was thrilled about a new Robocop. If he's out, I'm out.
Darren Aronofsky was the one and only reason why I was thrilled about a new Robocop. If he's out, I'm out.
 
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lalex81
5:49PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It depends. Cronenberg is the perfect director for this project and if they get him I wouldn't even remember Aronofsky was once attached to it... but if they just get any hack than it's a huge lost
It depends. Cronenberg is the perfect director for this project and if they get him I wouldn't even remember Aronofsky was once attached to it... but if they just get any hack than it's a huge lost
 
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Call me Indiana
5:38PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm not too broken up about this. It would have been interesting to see his take on ROBOCOP, but who knows? Maybe we still will. I'll wait until there's an official statement.

To be honest, I really want to see him make that Noah's Ark movie.
I'm not too broken up about this. It would have been interesting to see his take on ROBOCOP, but who knows? Maybe we still will. I'll wait until there's an official statement.

To be honest, I really want to see him make that Noah's Ark movie.
 
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deja vu
5:23PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ugh.
ugh.
i was really interested to see his take on that future world.
ugh.
i was really interested to see his take on that future world.
 
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LivelikeaMurder
5:19PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sucks
I would love to see him stay and finish this! So he just made "The Wrestler" next is "The Fighter" hmmmm, then what "The Martial Artist" ,or he should just remake "Kickboxer " and call it "THE Kickboxer"
I would love to see him stay and finish this! So he just made "The Wrestler" next is "The Fighter" hmmmm, then what "The Martial Artist" ,or he should just remake "Kickboxer " and call it "THE Kickboxer"
 
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zohan
5:10PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i think the idea of redoing robocop was lame in the 1st place. it sounded like another movie idea thought of simply to make $, and not make a quality, critically acclaimed product.
i think the idea of redoing robocop was lame in the 1st place. it sounded like another movie idea thought of simply to make $, and not make a quality, critically acclaimed product.
 
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cuethemusic
5:09PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Damn it
He, I thought, was the perfect fit for a Robo 'reimagining.' His leaving the project would be disheartening and I doubt MGM could get anyone worth a damn to fill his shoes.

Let's hope he sticks around, but all the interviews he has given have sounded very lukewarm toward the project, which just confuses the hell out of me. WHy sign on in the first place and then decide you don't ...
He, I thought, was the perfect fit for a Robo 'reimagining.' His leaving the project would be disheartening and I doubt MGM could get anyone worth a damn to fill his shoes.

Let's hope he sticks around, but all the interviews he has given have sounded very lukewarm toward the project, which just confuses the hell out of me. WHy sign on in the first place and then decide you don't want to be involved prior to the script being written?

Something tells me he doesn't want to handle a big-budget film just yet.

There's plenty to explore with RoboCop. The whole forgotten memories reborn and recalled that bring back painful memories of love and all these emotions he just can't "compute," is something that is just very compelling from a storyline standpoint.

I thought Aronofsky saw promise in that.
 
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mathuVSmathu
5:04PM on 12/18/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
well ...that was fun


now lets get a fuck up like Ratner in there.
asap.
well ...that was fun


now lets get a fuck up like Ratner in there.
asap.
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