John Woo Directing ‘Caliber’

Here’s a San Diego Comicon spoiler for ya: John Woo will be directing a film adaptation of the comic, “Caliber.” The Arthurian legend recast as a western is being turned into a film by Radical Comics, Johnny Depp’s Infinitum Nihil and Woo’s Lion Rock. Production on “Caliber” may be delayed for a while as Woo is currently putting the final touches on part two of “Red Cliff” and is attached to a number of projects including “1949,” “The Sicilian Clan” and “The Divide.”

I’ve been reading “Caliber” since it came out and, while I love the premise, have yet to have my socks blown off. The art is gorgeous, but the pacing leaves me wanting for the moment. That said, I’d love to see a movie of it. We have yet to see John Woo direct an American western, which I think would be an interesting use of his talents, and it’s probably the best shot we have of seeing a good fantasy western until someone decides to adapt Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” into a film.