'The Green Hornet' Has Wings

Despite my critical rants to the contrary, "The Green Hornet" is actually happening. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing remains to be seen but Columbia Pictures via Latino Review has announced that cameras began rolling on September 2nd. On top of the announcement that principal photography has begun on the the film, additions to the cast were also revealed. Joining Seth Rogen, Nic Cage, and Cameron Diaz, are Tom Wilkinson, Edward James Olmos, and David Harbour.

I honestly appreciate the quirky subtlety that Michel Gondry can bring to a flick, I'm just not sure how that will fit into the Green Hornet universe. I would imagine they are hoping for a presentation similar to another television show turned movie, "Get Smart". That flick went over pretty solid on screen and if I'm the studio I'm crossing my fingers for a mirror of that box office take. Hopefully this isn't Rogen's "Land of the Lost" and the general public actually cares enough to buy some tickets.

Adding Tom Wilkinson to the cast is a bold move and to me adds some credibility to the flick depending on the role he actually does play. Just seeing that guy on screen gives the impression that whatever movie I am watching matters. Wilkinson stole the show as Benjamin Franklin in HBO's mini series "John Adams". Even his small role as Carmine Falcone in "Batman Begins" made me giddy. I Heart Wilkinson.