A lot of the times, movies that are adapted from literary fiction are often big-named things like Batman or Lord of the Rings. However, and thankfully, the studios are not completely blind to the cultish fandom that grows up around older pieces. One such piece that has just been green lit for production is The Green Hornet.
The film adaptation will be written by Seth Rogen, who will also star. The actor from films liked Knocked Up, Superbad, and the upcoming Pineapple Express and Fanboys, Rogen is currently penning the script with his writing partner, Evan Goldberg (the duo also co-wrote from Superbad).
The Green Hornet was originally created by Fran Striker back in the 1930s, for an American old-time radio program. The character appeared in film serials in the 40s, TV in the 60s, and in comic books from the 40s to the 90s. The story revolves around Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father’s newspaper and spends his nights out on the streets crusading as the Green Hornet.
Accompanied by his similarly masked Asian manservant Kato, and driving a James Bond-like car, tricked out with gadgets, called Black Beauty. An interesting note that a lot of people often gloss over is The Green Hornet’s relationship with The Lone Ranger, another character created by Fran Striker; he is the Ranger’s grand-nephew.
Sony Entertainment has the rights to the film, and has yet to hire a director for the film, which is expected to hit cinemas on June 25, 2010.
[Source: EW]
