You might recognize the namesJoe and Anthony Russobest from their directorial efforts onCaptain America: The Winter SoldierandCaptain America: Civil War, but the brothers have a long history of work in television that precedes their Marvel movie success. And while their work in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe is far from over - they’ll be directing the two-partAvengers: Infinity Warmovies due out in 2018 and 2019 - the Russos will be heading back to TV to tackle a fan-favorite property.
AsDeadlinereports, the Russos plan to bringThe Warriorsto TV in a new, hourlong drama series. The Paramount TV production, along with Hulu, seeks to bring about a new version ofWalter Hill’s1979 adaptation ofSol Yurick’snovel of the same name. The Russos will work with writerFrank Baldwinon the project, though no director has been set just yet. The plan is to honor the original story while injecting the series with the Russos' unique style.
For those of you unfamiliar withThe Warriors, take a look at the film’s trailer below, followed by a bit more about it:
Here’s the film’s official synopsis:
A battle of gigantic proportions is looming in the neon underground of New York City. The armies of the night number 100,000, they outnumber the police 5 to 1, and tonight they’re after the Warriors - a street gang blamed unfairly for a rival gang leader’s death. This contemporary action-adventure story takes place at night, underground, in the sub-culture of gang warfare that rages from Coney Island to Manhattan to the Bronx. Members of the Warriors fight for their lives, seek to survive in the urban jungle and learn the meaning of loyalty. This intense and stylized film is a dazzling achievement for cinematographer Andrew Laszlo.
This seems like a property tailor-made for the Russos to adapt and one that could be brought to TV relatively easily. I’d imagine they’re going to have alotof fun with the visuals and fighting styles for the various gangs who appear throughout the treacherous maze of the city under cover of darkness. While the 1979 film tracked The Warriors' progress over the course of a tense 90 minutes, the Russos will now be able to fully flesh out each and every battle the title characters face. There are lots of questions to be answered still - the series' setting, cast, tone, etc. - but it’s a very interesting project that bears keeping an eye on.
Are you excited to seeThe Warriorscoming to TV? Do you think the Russos are the right people for the job? Let us know in the comments below!
