Paul W.S. Anderson Leaves Spy Hunter

A big screen adaptation of the video game Spy Hunter has been in the woks for almost five years now. Last year it was announced that Universal had hired hack director Paul W.S. Anderson (not to be confused with Paul Thomas Anderson) to helm the project, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson attached to star. Our friends at LatinoReview have some good news for video game fans - it looks like Anderson has lost interest in the film adaptation.

And with that, the current status of the project is now in flux. Is The Rock still going to do the movie? Will Universal Pictures even make the movie? Is a Spy Hunter movie even worth making? And if so, who will step up to helm it? Lets hope Uwe Boll isn’t on the short list. The answers to those questions and much more will be provided by you the /Film readers, in the comments.

  • max
    Wow, thats disappointmenting
  • Adam B.
    I don't blame him for losing interest. There are some games, like God of War or BioShock, that could be turned into great movies. But Spy Hunter? really? It's definitely something I wouldn't go watch, and I'm a huge fan of video games in general. I hope it stays in flux to be honest.
  • Captain Awesome
    "Paul W.S. Anderson Leaves This Mortal Coil"

    Would bring me much joy.
  • Happy_Evil_Dude
    What I don't understand is why it's taking them so much time to make this movie. The Rock has been attached forever, I've seen plenty of concept art,....what gives?
  • REAL6
    Paul 'Worthless Shit' Anderson!!!!
  • meh.
  • /secret
    stupid idea let it die with the movie Death Race.
  • /m
    spy-rock-hunter who?

    I'll watch it if its showing in cable tv during some odd nite that i dont know what else better nor productive to do.
  • cinemaniac1979
    I guess this movie will just have to suck without his help...
  • Kip
    Uwe called and said that he felt the project was under him. He's working on a Hello Kitty MMO Island Adventure film that will blow your mind. He then has to fist fight the homeless in preparation with his fight with anyone whoever posted a negative message about him ever.
  • 790
    The video game ty-in for this film came out like 2 years ago.
    The Rocks even on the Xbox game cover with cars from the new movie ????

    2 years ago.
  • Umm, why would you be concerned about this guy making another piece of shit!
    Examples of shit!
    AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004), Resident Evil (2002) ,The Sight (2000) (TV), Soldier (1998/I), Event Horizon (1997), Mortal Kombat (1995)

    I rest my case!
  • carg0
    "hired hack director Paul W.S. Anderson ..."

    Peter, i couldn't agree with you more.
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