Ellis Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 http://hbowatch.com/neil-gaimans-american-gods-coming-to-hbo/ Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is making it’s way to HBO’s premium cable network. American Gods is a Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel by Neil Gaiman. The novel is a blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on a mysterious and taciturn protagonist, Shadow. The central precept of the novel is that gods and mythological creatures exist because people believe in them. Immigrants to the United States brought with them dwarves, elves, leprechauns, and other spirits and gods. However, the power of these mythological beings has diminished as people’s beliefs wane. New gods have arisen, reflecting America’s obsessions with media, celebrity, technology, and drugs, among others. An odd concept to base the now planned six season arc around but we can’t wait to see what they do with the 40 million dollar budget reportedly being spent on the first 10-12 episode season. Tom Hanks’ Playtone will be producing the show but we do not know yet whether or not Mr Hanks will play a major role in production. The show will debut no earlier than 2013. HBOWatch will have more details on the show as we get closer to principal filming. I realize this article is a year old... can't believe it hasn't been discussed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 It was a good book, I imagine a film has potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 As long as we can get Ian McShane to play Wednesday/Odin. I'm not sure who would be a good fit for Shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Cool. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Someone like Jason Momoa would make sense for Shadow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Someone like Jason Momoa would make sense for Shadow... I don't know if Jason Momoa could play lead in something like this. Maybe Dwayne Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I don't know if Jason Momoa could play lead in something like this. Maybe Dwayne Johnson? Neither have the acting ability for that complex a character. Btw 6 season and over 60 episodes for that convoluted mess of a book? I'm not convinced that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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