Eragon Film Trilogy
According to Variety, Fox plans to produce a trilogy of films based on the fantasy novel Eragon, written by Christopher Paolini. The first film in the trilogy will be called Eragon and begins production on August 1st. The cast for Eragon includes Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Djimon Hounsou and Ed Speelers will play Eragon himself.
For those of you who haven’t read the book, Eragon is the story of a boy named Eragon who finds a blue stone which turns out to be a dragon egg. Eragon must become a Dragon Rider and battle the evil King Galatorix. Stefen Fangmeier will direct and the script will be written by Peter Buchman. Fox is looking to release the first film on June 16th 2006.
Having read the book, I have to say I never really understood what people thought was so great about Eragon. It’s a very cliched fantasy story really. I’ve read worse, but I’ve also read a lot better. That said, the straightforward and action heavy plot ought to translate well to movies.
Eoghann Irving is amongst other things the creator and Editor of Solar Flare. He has a life long interest in all forms of science fiction and fantasy and a pressing need to share this interest with anyone who will listen. Find out more at his personal website eoghann.com..
2 Comments, Comment or Ping
sabrina
After reading the book i couldnt wait for the next! I think that
its great that they are turning it into a film and im sure it will
be fantastic!!
Oct 31st, 2005
Stephen
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If the movie will be as good as the book, I’ll be very surprised. Having read them, I would recommend them to any one who reads fantasy.
Jun 12th, 2006
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