RUMOR: Did Drew Krapyshyn Write A Script For A KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC Film?

AICN has posted an interesting new Star Wars rumor that could get a lot of fans backing this next possible film. The site first mentions that many ideas and possible films are being thrown around at the offices of LucasFilm. Likely, pertaining to recent comments that while spin-offs such as Boba Fett, Yoda and Han Solo are still on the table they haven't been moved any further than just talk. However, this new rumor could be a little more tangible if true.

The rumor is that Drew Karpyshyn might be or has penned a Knights of The Old Republic script for LucasFilm. He's best known for helping develop video games such as Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Knights of The Old Republic and The Old Republic. Not to mention writing expanded universe novels for both Mass Effect and Star Wars. Drew recently left game developer BioWare last year to focus on screenwriting. Apparently, the rumor circling the BioWare office is that Drew is working on script for The Old Republic. Nothing confirmed, but fans expecting something new and not connected to the original trilogy will be happy if this happens.

If a script does in fact exist there is a chance that this could be the project Zack Snyder was pitching to LucasFilm. This is my speculation but if true this could allow Snyder his own Star Wars trilogy focusing on The Old Republic era. Giving both LucasFilm and Snyder the freedom to create a whole new Star Wars franchise. While also continuing the Skywalker adventures with J.J. Abrams handling Episodes VII, VIII, IX and beyond.



Above is the Galactic Timeline Records from the Old Republic game just so you have an idea of how in-depth the mythology is.

Chris Hemsworth Attached To Star In Michael Mann's Untitled Cyber Attack Thriller

Variety reports that Michael Mann (Heat, Manhunter, Collateral) is developing yet another possible project that is looking to be shot this Summer. This one has Chris Hemsworth (Avengers, Rush) attached to star with a June start date and has Mann co-writing the script with Morgan Davis Foehl (Mass Effect). Not much is known about the film setup at Legendary Pictures but it will be a thriller set in the world of cyber threats and attacks. Hemsworth was looking to shooting Robopocalypse for Steven Spielberg this Summer but that film's production has been delayed.

MASS EFFECT Movie Gets New Writer

Variety reports new movement on the live-action Mass Effect film. They say that Legendary Entertainment has hired Morgan Davis Foehl to tackle rewrites on the script. Previously, Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, Thor) had developed a script for the film. Morgan might have dabbled in writing for Adam Sandler comedies but recently was tasked by District 9 producers to write Alien Sleeper Cell. It's good news for fans as it means if the script turns out decent enough it could move into production sooner rather than later.

METAL GEAR SOLID Film Officially Announced

Columbia/Sony Pictures and producer Avi Arad (Spider-Man 1-3, Blade 1-3, X-Men 1-3) have announced (via SlashFilm) along with Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima that a film based on the iconic video game franchise is on the way. Metal Gear Solid follows Solid Snake, a retired soldier who infiltrates a nuclear weapons disposal facility to neutralize the terrorist threat from FOXHOUND, a renegade special forces unit. Avi's other current video game film projects include Mass Effect at Legendary Picutures/Warner Bros and Uncharted. Let's just hope this doesn't end up the next Resident Evil.

Hideo gave his wishlist of actors that included Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman and Ben Affleck. Not mention dropping the name of Christopher Nolan as his dream director. Nolan is unlikely as he's a loyal director for Warner Bros. and wouldn't jump ship to Sony. Affleck is in the same boat as he's making his mark as a director with WB as well. However, Nolan hasn't officially signed on to his next film . If he did make MSG he could develop Solid Snake into his own version of Bond set in a high-tech globetrotting action genre.

Previously, it had been rumored that Christian Bale had been wanted for the lead role of Snake.

J.J. Abrams And Edgar Wright Teaming For 'COLLIDER'

Deadline reports that J.J. Abrams (MI3, Star Trek 1-2) and Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim, Ant-Man) will be collaborating on a secret science fiction film titled Collider. Details are currently unknown but Abrams will produce with the film being developed from an idea by Wright. Paramount and Bad Robot are in the mix as per usual with Abrams' projects. They've hired screenwriter Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, Mass Effect, Thor) to pen the script. A director hasn't been named but it's unlikely that Edgar will be given the task. He's about to start production on World's End and Ant-Man soon after.

Legendary Pictures Making Mass Effect Film

HollywoodReporter says that Legendary Pictures has just bought the rights to the successful video game franchise Mass Effect. Similar to games like Halo and Gears of War it has a very loyal fanbase which could end up turning out an epic film.


They've hired Mark Protosevich to pen the film's script. Protosevich previously wrote screenplays for Thor and I Am Legend. It's still early in development but I expect a big name director will be hired.