Tron Legacy’s Joseph Kosinski To Direct “Bourne-Style” Sci-Fi Thriller Archangels For Ridley Scott
Tron Legacyhasn’t even been completed yet, but that’s not stopping up-and-coming directorJoseph Kosinskifrom setting in place several new projects to keep him busy when he’s done. In addition to hisalready announced remakeofThe Black HoleandOblivion,an adaptationof his graphic novel, he now hasArchangelsin the works, which is described as “a Bourne-style thriller crossed with alien elements”. Learn more after the break.Heat Visionhas the news, which saysRidley ScottandTony Scottwill be producing under Scott Free, their production company. The spec script comes from a new talent named Andrew Will, with the story—which is set in the near future—revolving around an elite force that tracks down aliens who get past Earth’s defense system.
So far, the only thing we have to base the directorial abilities of Joseph Kosinski on ishis commercial workandthe trailerforTron Legacy. But even that alone proves what a keen visual and aural sense he has, especially when paired with a technologically-advanced, crisp-and-clean futuristic setting. I look forward to seeing him bring those same sensibilities to what will hopefully be another fresh sci-fi outing to follow in the footsteps ofDistrict 9andMoon, rather than just a cheap imitation ofBlade Runner. Perhaps we’ll get a much clearer impression of just what exactly Kosinski is capable of come Comic-Con next week, where he’ll be showing offTron Legacyand teasingOblivion.
As for the involvement of Ridley and Tony Scott in this endeavor, it’s nice to see them branching out their production company to more varied projects. Over the past 15 years, the only productions they’ve helped produce outside of their own directorial efforts have been TV shows and a couple of dramas and thrillers, such asIn Her ShoesandRed Dragon. Recently though, they’ve started to steer their energy (or possibly just money) towards films likeCyrusandThe A-Team, as well as upcoming features likeThe Low Dweller, which wasfeatured on2008’s Black List. Hopefully they’ll keep it up. With the state Hollywood is in right now, we need as many movies likeCyrusas we can get.
