23. Max's New Film.

Okay, not "my" new film, but the film I'm working on is an adaptation of Richard Matheson's novella, "I am Legend". (or "I'm a leg-end" as we have affectionately dubbed it)

It tells the tale of Robert Neville, the last man left alive after a virus turns the rest of mankind into blood thirsty sun-fearing vampire zomibie monsters!

Sounds like old hat now, but its worth pointing out that Mathesons novel was written way back in 1954, which means it pretty much defined the zombie genre.

Its a great show to be on, loads of zombies to animate. Also, the novel is one of my favourite books of all time, I thoroughly recommend it, it's only 160 pages or so, a real quick read. Obviously the script is a bit different to the book, and initially Will Smith seems an odd choice as the lead, but I'm willing to give him a chance, I just hope it doesnt turn into "I, Robot" with zombies.

Heres the cover of an old copy of the book, gotta love that artwork.


Current release date for the film is 14th December '07...yikes, better get some work done!