Can Middle Earth fans rejoice? – Is it really The Return of the King?
The rumor first mooted by TORN about Neil Blomkamp directing The Hobbit did the rounds and then like most other Hobbit rumors promptly got denied and put to bed.
While Blomkamp and a few others more than likely made it on to a short list of possibles the financial problems of MGM meant that it was unlikely the directors job could be offered to anyone at the moment because a job offer means a salary needs to be paid and a schedule needs to be set in stone.
Much more promising news comes from Deadline who say Peter Jackson is trying to clear his schedule so he can fill the directors chair and finish the story he started over a decade ago with his record breaking Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Peter Jackson is not just the choice of most Middle Earth fans – MGM are desperate for him to take the job because with Jackson on a first dollar gross deal its a huge money saver for the studios.
Original clamours for PJ to step in were originally shot down in flames by his management team who said it was a none starter due to other commitments. However just last week Jackson told one of the New Zealand newspapers:
“If that’s what I have to do to protect Warner Brothers’ investment, then obviously that’s one angle which I’ll explore.”
Its not just Warner Bros investment that needs protecting of course. Jackson and his team have already commited a huge amount of time to the project and all these hold ups must have him just as frustrated as the rest of us.
According to the Deadline report MGM bosses are being told they need to find some money fast to get The Hobbit back on track.
Lets all hope this one turns into fact and we can all rejoice at The Return of the King.
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