Feb 26, 2009 the book of eli was written by graphic novelist gary whitta and directed by twin brothers allen and albert hughes menace ii society, from hell. Jun 21, 2007 download 116 pages 262 kb digital pdf format written by by gary whitta june 21, 2007 unspecified draft released on january 15, 2010 a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. The book of eli is more than just a good action film reel. But then eli arrives at a western town ruled by carnegie gary oldman, who, like all the local. Is also credited with writing for the videogame episodic spinoff of the walking dead. Gamesx news editor mar 1991 pc gamer deputy editor dec 1993 jan 1994 2 issues editor feb 1994 contributor to. The main cast was denzel washington as eli, gary oldman as carnegie, mila kunis as solara, ray stevenson as redridge and jennifer beals as claudia. A star wars story 2016, after earth 20 and the book of eli 2010. The film had to have real consequences, when people get hurt they get hurt. Jan 16, 2010 todays interview is with screenwriter gary whitta, whose movie the book of eli opens this weekend. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. It was released on march 17, 2010 in the philippines. Fantastic four director to helm new standalone star wars.
Fantastic four director to helm new standalone star wars wired. The book of eli is more than just a good action film. Whitta has found hollywood success as the screenwriter of the film the book of eli. From day one, when this was written i didnt want to violence to be sanitized or diluted in any way. Ive written on projects like the liveaction feature adaptations of akira and world of. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is the road with twice the plot, four times the ammunition, and half the brains. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. But the truth is oliver was originally conceived and written as a. Last starfighter sequel is super close to happening, says. Night shyamalan, and codeveloped the story for rogue one 2016. The second part concerns the book of eli the movie with its plot and.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic, dystopian, neowestern. A little presentation of the book of eli a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. Godzillas gareth edwards, it was announced, will be directing one as well, to be written by the book of eli s gary whitta and released december 16, 2016. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Feb 26, 2009 i can make out a written by gary whitta at the end of all the credits. Night shayamalan, and codeveloped the story for rogue one 2016. A civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. Mar 25, 2021 the pitch by gary whitta and original screenwriter jonathan r. Carnegie gary oldman, the selfappointed despot of a makeshift. Having recently seen his first novel abomination published, gary and i had a wideranging conversation touching on a host of subjects which i. The book of eli filmcinema studies bibliographies cite. Download 116 pages 262 kb digital pdf format written by by gary whitta june 21, 2007 unspecified draft released on january 15, 2010 a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
As someone who only knew gary whitta from his cameos on the technology podcast this is only a test, i was pleasantly surprised to discover his career as a screenwriter, and even more as a recently published author. Interview with the book of elis gary whitta geekweek. Denzel washingtons acting was good enough, he portrays a man with. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli.
New horizons ingame talk show animal talking, uploaded a fourminute sizzle. Stark gray sunlight shafts between the trees, clouded by a. He was bringing knowledge with him, which gary oldman as carnegie believed could be used to seize power. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel.
In the wake of the passion of the christ, the expected deluge of bigbudget christian entertainments has never quite materialized, but the logline for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli about a biblical warrior who protects the last known copy of the good book suggests a late start. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. Denzel washington, mila kunis, and gary oldman star in a film written by gary whitta and directed by albert and allen hughes. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Since knowing what the screenplay was about, i was intrigued mostly to see if it would hold up as another postapocalyptic yarn. Indeed, the book of elis author, gary whitta reinforced this. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. How gary whitta turned an unproduced screenplay into oliver. Jul 26, 2015 a few months back, i had the opportunity to interview screenwriter gary whitta whose movie credits include the book of eli 2010, after earth 20, and the upcoming star wars. As eli, denzel washington embodies a different kind of hero, driven by divine calling. Jan 08, 2010 interview with the book of eli s gary whitta shax jan 8 2010, 3. To promote the preorder of his first novel, abomination, screenwriter gary whitta book of eli, after earth sat down with us for an extensive interview spanning his career thus far.
Everything in the universe felt correctly aligned and so i went for it. A sequel to 1984s the last starfighter is closer to happening than its ever been, screenwriter gary whitta the book of eli, rogue one. Apr 18, 2014 this movie was written by gary whitta and the directors were the hughes brothers albert and allen hughes. The book of eli screenwriter gary whitta provides a commentary track. Oct 31, 2016 these are the sources and citations used to research the book of eli. Jan 15, 2010 directed by albert hughes, allen hughes. Directors albert and allen hughes have created a distinctive look for the book of eli. Ive written on projects like the liveaction feature adaptations of akira and world of warcraft. Whitta was the screenwriter of the book of eli 2010, cowrote after earth 20 with m. The last starfighter 2 video teases possible sequel from. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a.
The book of eli was written by gary whitta rumored screenwriter of the akira movie, and stars mila kunis, malcom mcdowell, michael gambon, jennifer beals, ray stevenson and eccentric musicman, tom waits. Jan, 2010 written by gary whitta and directed by the hughes brothers, the book of eli does a good job of walking the middle ground between the pulpy entertainment of the road warrior and the more serious. American postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The last starfighter 2 video teases possible sequel from co. Gary whitta is a producer and director, known for rogue one. The main characters were denzel washington as eli, gary oldman as carnegie, jennifer beals as claudia and mila kunis as solara. I wrote the denzel washington movie the book of eli. Again, you can do all the samurai references with loan wolf and as you said theres kind of a classic mythic master and apprentice relationship going on through the film. Ive been wanting to read this for over a year and finally got around to it yesterday. The book of eli pdf script june 21, 2007 unspecified draft written by gary whitta. Jan, 2010 and writer gary whitta, who has done most of his work in videogames and comic books, has crafted a script nearly as methodical and deliberate as its hero. I am forbidden by the critics little rule book from naming the volume, but if youve made a guess after. Working from a script by gary whitta, the hughes brothers, albert and allen, have made a stark. Gary whitta is an awardwinning screenwriter best known for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli.
The book of eli by gary whitta wgaw 11632 june 21, 2007. Starring denzel washington and gary oldman, the book of eli is a stunning postapocalyptic thriller in which a nomadic warrior washington travels a futuristic american wasteland on a mission to protect the last surviving copy of a sacred text. Though beautifully shot in a palette that stretches all the way from grey to brown and back again, the story never seems to get its philosophical bearings. He was also a writer and story consultant on telltale games interactive adaptation of the walking dead, for which he was the corecipient of a bafta award. Gears of war writer gary whitta is now looking for. Mar 25, 2021 screenwriter gary whitta the book of eli, star wars rebels, rogue one, who also hosts the popular animal crossing. Alcon entertainment presents a silver pictures production. Warners books hughes brothers for eli hollywood reporter. Gareth edwards is directing the first standalone star.
Knowing the quality of his work with the book of eli, i leaped at the chance to read his first novel. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The original story is written by gary whitta, with a rewrite by. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. I started out as a journalist and editor in the video game industry. He shoulders the bow and walks across the clearing. But wed also heard the boba fett movie would be written by lawrence kasdan and apparently this unnamed movie will be written by gary whitta the book of eli, after earth.
The main characters were denzel washington as eli, gary oldman as. Silver pictures eli walks alone in postapocalyptic america. The book of eli 20504 at 5040 january 17, 2016 tags albert hughes, allen hughes, gary whitta, the book of eli screenplay, the book of eli script. Jan 15, 2010 written by gary whitta, with some rewriting by anthony peckham, the story takes a wrong turn once solara enters the picture, first as bait for eli he doesnt bite and then as his unwanted. May 22, 2007 empty albert and allen hughes are coming aboard to direct the book of eli, a postapocalyptic western written by gary whitta for warner bros. Use the onscreen time code to sync it up with your copy of the movie. The crisis of religious representation in the book of eli core. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast.
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