Duncan Jones will take the director’s seat for Legendary Pictures’ live-action World of Warcraft movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jones made his feature directorial debut with 2009’s Moon, an independent sci-fi drama starring Sam Rockwell. Jones followed Moon with 2011’s Source Code starring Jake Gyllenhaal. As THR notes, Jones has leaped into the big leagues with the Warcraft job: the budget for the film is reportedly expected to be upwards of $100 million. (Source Code was made on a $35 million budget.) THR says that the film is expected to start in 2013 and debut in 2015 — which is now shaping up to be a big year in fantasy and sci-fi.
‘Warcraft’ movie lands ‘Moon’ director Duncan Jones
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So the gauntlet was thrown down ages ago: Can you make a proper MOVIE of a video game.Ive always said its possible.Got to DO it now! ;)
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) January 31, 2013
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