Darren Aronofsky's Next CBM Could Be:....Noah?

Darren Aronofsky's Next CBM Could Be:....Noah?

That's right, as in the fella with the Ark! Aronofsky suggested a while back that he may have another CBM in the works, after he produces the comic first of course, but many assumed it was his old Batman project. Not so. Click for the details..

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By MarkCassidy - Feb 07, 2011 01:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Bleeding Cool

I'm well aware a film adaptation of the biblical story of Noah's Ark would not be considered a CBM. But, that could be about to change. You might remember an article on CBM a while ago which reported that director Darren Aronofsky was interested in making a movie from a comic he was going to be working on. The wording of the original article seemed to to suggest that it would be Batman related, but Bleeding Cool are now reporting that the movie, should it happen, will be an adaptation of the story of Noah's Ark.

The comic will be called simply, Noah, and will be drawn by Nico Henrichon. Here are some panels..









Says Aronofsky of the project..

Noah was the first person to plant vineyards and drink wine and get drunk. It’s there in the Bible – it was one of the first things he did when he reached land. There was some real survivor’s guilt going on there. He’s a dark, complicated character.

It’s a great script and it’s huge. And we’re starting to feel out talent. And then we’ll probably try and set it up… It’s the end of the world and it’s the second most famous ship after the Titanic. So I’m not sure why any studio won’t want to make it…

I think it’s really timely because it’s about environmental apocalypse which is the biggest theme, for me, right now for what’s going on on this planet. So I think it’s got these big, big themes that connect with us. Noah was the first environmentalist. He’s a really interesting character. Hopefully they’ll let me make it.


Aronofsky's previous film, the hugely underrated The Fountain, has already had a graphic novel adap, and he will be the next man to tackle an adaptation of our beloved Wolverine. I can't say I'm too exited for this story but I would happily watch anything Aronofsky is involved with. What do you think of this idea?

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Supes17
Supes17 - 2/7/2011, 1:41 PM
It would be interesting, but theres not much action going on, just a big flood and ppl being stuck in a boat for a while..
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 2/7/2011, 1:42 PM
After Black Swan, I find that I have very little interest in anything Aronofsky is doing. That includes The Wolverine. Great find though ROR - this ain't my cup of tea though. :)
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/7/2011, 1:50 PM
Oh I thought you liked Black Swan, just thought it wasn't great? I thought it was great..just over hyped! But I LOVE all of his other movies. This wouldn't be my cuppa either but like I said, if he's involved I'm in.
vermillion
vermillion - 2/7/2011, 2:07 PM
Could be quite an awesome film.
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 2/7/2011, 2:08 PM
"Let my people go!" the Ten Commandments movie is still amazing
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 2/7/2011, 2:08 PM
ROR: Yeah, that came across as sounding a little too harsh, lol! :P I just meant that I was so hyped for that movie, and then so disappointed, I find it difficult to feel the same way for any of his other future projects! There's no taking away from the fact it was well directed though you're right, so I'm sure whatever he does will be great, regardless of my level of excitement!
asherman93
asherman93 - 2/7/2011, 2:13 PM
Somehow, I get the feeling that this will be like Avatar, but less cliched and more well-written.

(For the record, I thought Avatar was awesome!)
Supes17
Supes17 - 2/7/2011, 2:23 PM
I liked The Prince Of Egypt- ONE OF THE BEST ANIMATED/MUSICAL FILMS EVER MADE.
They Should make a David movie with the same style.
@GUASON- I actually thought that was a heart at firt, I had to give it a second look;)
JosePetrelli12
JosePetrelli12 - 2/7/2011, 2:26 PM
pass
naterator
naterator - 2/7/2011, 2:57 PM
hmmmm i dont know that i would agree that Noah was a Dark Character.....he was an inspired man and prophet of God, but it wouldnt surprise me if hollywood does green light it as described by Aronofsky.
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/7/2011, 3:16 PM
love the director,but not into bible stories so i'll be giving this a miss.
whoa123
whoa123 - 2/7/2011, 4:41 PM
I hope he really do this, not just because it's awesome, but also it's one of the best story ever.
Denn1s
Denn1s - 2/7/2011, 5:26 PM
nico henrichon is awesome. he was great in Pride of Baghdad
Supes17
Supes17 - 2/7/2011, 6:55 PM
You don't actually HAVE to be religious to be interested in the bible. It really is one of the oldest and greatly detailed pieces of literature. It has been written for thousands of year, and tells countless stories.

But NOAH? Really? I'd rather watch that David movie being made that will resemble 300
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 2/7/2011, 7:59 PM
There are Bible comics out there, you just have to look for them, so Noah does count as a CBM. And if you want action, just load your family into a large boat with every type of animal, both predator and prey,and see what develops.
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 2/7/2011, 8:00 PM
And remember, you have a limited food supply.
J0RELLC00LJ
J0RELLC00LJ - 2/7/2011, 8:17 PM
I also like most of Aronofsky's work, except for Requiem for a Dream. That movie makes me want to drop a car battery on my nutsack.
dbatman
dbatman - 2/7/2011, 9:05 PM
Wow, Aronofsky for Noah's Ark, and his gonna tell the story after the flood as well, telling us dark side of how he survived, with awesome biblical images from that comic? AWESOME!
TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 2/8/2011, 5:13 AM
@bladeshad You do realize that the Greek Gods and Legends came before the bible, right? The bible was written in the days of Constantine, and borrows from greek/roman mythology, paganism, buddhism, and other religions. Hell, even Jesus's name is borrowed from the greeks, he was actually named Joshua(Joshua in ancient greek is pronounced Jesus). In fact, besides scientology (which how anyone considers that a religion is beyond me), Christianity is the youngest of all religions.

Religion is always a touchy subject, like politics. Everyone has their opinions, and they'll feverishly defend them without listening to the other side of the arguement. I remember all the controversy surrounding the Passion of the Christ. Even movies like the Ten Commandments had their fair share.

As far as the story of Noah, I think there will be more controversy. You've got the people who say its impossible to put two of every animal on a boat. You've got the people who will talk about "Why glorify the world's first drunk? He was also a wife beater, do we glorify that too?" Aronosfsky will have his hands full. I'll wait to read the comic before deciding if I'll see the movie or not.
TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 2/8/2011, 7:49 AM
@Intruder I never denied that the flood happened. In fact, its a fact that it did. More than once, actually. With every Ice Age we had on this planet, it was followed by a flood.

And how can Judeism be 7,000 years old, when, according to the bible, in the Old Testament, it says the world is only 6,000 years old? lol Oh, and don't forget, 8,000 b.c. was 10,000 years ago, before any religion really surfaced.

Its a well known fact that every religion has borrowed ideas and stories from others. The flood story, the Jonah and the fish/whale story, Revelations, etc. So many religions share common stories, with minor changes here and there.

My point was is that, at the end of the day, religion will always be a touchy subject, and films based on this will have controversy and critics. I for one think that a Noah story could be interesting on film, but I want to see the comic first, because its also a very easy story to butcher.

I do find it funny that someone called Noah's Ark the "second most famous boat behind the Titanic". That's hilarious to me.
TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 2/8/2011, 9:37 AM
@ Intruder I'd really like to hear those theories one day. I find all this stuff (history, religion, etc) fascinating, and I study it on an almost obessive level.

I'm not a bible thumping jesus freak by any means, nor do I fully believe in a "Higher Power". I'm scientific by nature, always looking for proof. But, sometimes science proves the bible right. Like the plagues of Eqypt before the Jews were set free. They have found scientific proof of all of them happening, including the death of Egypt's firstborn sons. I can explain all that at a later time. Does this science prove God exists? Not neccessarily. Does it prove he doesn't? Not neccessarily.

People always "create" things to explain what they can't prove. Look at the beginnings of Moronism....
TheGuillotine
TheGuillotine - 2/8/2011, 11:38 AM
"I think it’s really timely because it’s about environmental apocalypse which is the biggest theme, for me, right now for what’s going on on this planet. So I think it’s got these big, big themes that connect with us. Noah was the first environmentalist. He’s a really interesting character. Hopefully they’ll let me make it."

Oh geebus ... another "activist" masquerading as a director. Perpetuating false claims of the envirnment and the climate imploding because of humans. Give me a break and leave the Bible alone. God made us to USE the Earth.
TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 2/8/2011, 12:23 PM
Oh Lord, another Bible Belt right winger claiming we're not destroying the Earth... Jesus, @Guillotine, do you really think we were put on this Earth to cripple it into full extinction?

Its a solid fact that the carbon emmissions we produce as humans are destroying the ozone layer, which will lead to our demise. Not to mention the millions of tons of pollutents we put into water supplies yearly is beyond ridiculous, and extremely harmful. I doubt God put us here just to ruin it. We're supposed to care for the Earth, not run it into the ground. If it was the case of "use it as you please, destroy it and its ok", then God wouldn't have created animals just for us to force them into extinction, especially since extinction is supposedly not possible in the eyes of God(thats in the bible as well). However, we know that animals go extinct, take the dinosaurs or the dodo bird for examples.

@intruder If you ever feel like discussing those theories of yours, I'd love to hear them. Obviously not thru a CBM comment section... lol

Btw, since when did CBM.com become a religious/environmental debate site? lol
dbatman
dbatman - 2/8/2011, 9:58 PM
I love that this section is turning in to a scientific debate about religion. I don't believe in the bible just as much as any of you guys with the same reasons as it's just a collection of other religious stories modified.

But I think Noah's ark is a good story, and I want to see it on screen. Specially the dark part usually left out of other adoptations.

By the way; comic and movie buffs seems to have a lot of athiest who knows there religious history trivia. Must be connected with are interest to find movie and comic trivia.
DukeAcureds
DukeAcureds - 2/9/2011, 2:08 PM
I heard about this project before The Wrestler. I thought he was gonna follow The Fountain with it. It's a shame that this might mean he's not up for the next Batman film, but I think this project is gonna be [frick]ing epic. It's gonna be insane. I cannot wait.
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