“Whoa.”
Universal is developing a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde movie, a project which requires above all else a lead with some versatility. Naturally they chose Keanu Reeves.
Universal is developing a modern retelling of the classic novella “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” with Keanu Reeves attached to star and Justin Haythe, writer of “Revolutionary Road,” penning the script. Nicolas Winding Refn [writer/director of Bronson] is in negotiations to direct the project, titled “Jekyll.” [THR]
In the original story, Dr. Jekyll invents potion that brings out a different personality when he drinks it. Sources at Universal say the biggest challenge they face in development will be creating the potion and getting it to work.
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Silent film. For the love of God, make it a silent film.
I hope the hairstylist on set is ready to work some magic because that’s going to be the only way audiences will be able to tell he’s switched from one character to another.
There is already a potion that changes a person’s personality instantly: Chloroform. It changes my “dates” from reluctant to willing in mere seconds.
You’ve never seen a Mesquaki drink whiskey, have ya?
Sample scene: Now it is time to take my experimental potion. Grrrgh! No way! I am like totally Mr. Hyde now. Time to do evil things since I am the evil Mr. Hyde and not the righteous Dr. Jekyll. Excellent! (Guitar Solo) then (Blank Stare)
END SCENE
Keanu says that as long as he remembers to take off his stethoscope every time he transforms, everything should be fine.
I don’t see a problem. So long as they get Serious Cat to stunt double Keanu’s face.
Keanu thinks this film will be easy because he’s going to be offscreen for all the Mr Hide scenes. *air guitar*
Keanu will resolve the problem by having Station create a potion that turns his right side into a good Mr. Hyde and an epic fight scene ensues between the left and right sides of his body.
In this version, Jekyll doesn’t drink a potion to turn into Hyde. He uses the Clapper. “Clap on–Hyde! Clap off–Jekyll!”
Shoot the hostage. For the love of God shoot the hostage.
Bogus :(
Any chance they can serve the potion to the audience? It will probably be cheaper and more effective that way.
Alex Winter sent a frantic e-mail to the producers begging to be the “other guy” Keanu turns into. Problem is, Alex was using a computer in the public library and by the time the producers replied, some other homeless guy was on the machine.
Keanu’s potion is a 5 Hour Energy Shot.
This is a “modern retelling” and it is just titled “Jekyll.” The twist is: the potion doesn’t work.
Keanu: So am I the bird or the cat with a lisp in this one?
Mr. Hyde will be played by Leonard Nemoy with a Beard.
Maybe Hyde will be played by fat Keanu Reeves. He made a cameo appearance recently in Street Kings.
I can’t wait for the scene where Dr. Jekyll fires his revolver in the air while screaming:
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