Dec
22
Reports have surfaced from New Zealand that indicate Peter Jackson is already hard at work on his next feature film, an adaptation of the Mortal Engines Quartet. As reported by the Dominion Post, both Jackson and Weta Workshop have already started planning this fantasy film. So far, there’s no word from Jackson’s Wingnut Films to refute these claims, nor to confirm them either.
Mortal Engines (known as The Hungry City Chronicles in the US) is a fantasy series written by Philip Reeve. Set in a steampunk universe, the first novel centres on an assassination attempt within the Historians Guild. From here on in young apprentice Tom Natsworthy gets swept up in an action-filled adventure. Mortal Engines’ further instalments are Predator’s Gold, Infernal Devices, A Darkling Plain and the prequel Fever Crumb. So plenty of room for a fantasy franchise here.
More news will be brought on this project in the near future.
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I’ve not heard of Mortal Engines before – is it worth spending money on them and can I get them cheap in paperback? If Peter Jackson’s onboard then sign me up – he can do no wrong after Lord Of The Rings and King Kong! Any news on his Dambusters remake yet?
I can recommend the Mortal Engine books.They are intended for a young {ish} readership but are a rattling good read with a brilliantly realised world of its own.The films,especially if done by Peter Jackson,would be worth waiting for.Enjoy
Like Kevin, I have not heard of this series before. I’m in my mid fifties, would I find it aimed at a younger age group?
I would say they are aimed at young age group. I read them when I was twelve-ish (about 3 years ago) but they are a good read. However I’m not sure they would work as a film(s), some things are best left as books right? Just like Eragon….
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