An interesting collaboration of directors has come to light just now. Variety just dropped that Let The Right One In and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has boarded the adaptation of author Jo Nesbo’s “The Snowman”. Martin Scorsese flirted with directing the film for a while, but will now serve as Executive Producer on the project.
The plot is one of ten novels revolving around loose cannon Oslo detective Harry Hole, who investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found adorning an ominous looking snowman. With ten novels of material, it is likely that a franchise could be in the works. Alfredson will be writing the next draft of the screenplay with Soren Sveistrup.
I must say, I have had problems with both Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Let The Right One In. With that said though, I came away from both films very clear on Alfredson’s biggest talents as a director: Tone and Character. His taste for both will lend itself well to this film. Most of the problems I had (another topic for another time) came from issues that originated in the script. Here is hoping that with a co-writer – and Scorsese’s tutelage – this film will deliver a more capable script for Alfredson to direct from. With the next draft of the screenplay underway, it is presumable that we may hear more on production and casting – as well as what language the film will be shot in – within the coming months. I am also interested to know where this leaves the proposed sequel to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Smiley’s People.
Source: Variety
4 thoughts on “Tomas Alfredson to Team With Martin Scorsese for “The Snowman””
What were your problems with Tinker, Tailor?
It revolved around how underwhelming the whole film felt, which stemmed from the script for the most part. It had nice tone and great performances, but the script was muddled up in itself. I know I’m in the minority here with that film, and I haven’t seen it since it came out so chances are I would feel differently upon a rewatch. If it’s any consolation I think Alfredson is immensely talented, he just hasn’t made the great movie I know he’s capable of, in my opinion.
That’s totally fair. I was a little underwhelmed by the film when I saw it in theatres, but that was due to someone spoiling the ending for me walking out of the showing before mine. A 2nd watch was a more pleasant experience.
Yeah I’ve been meaning to watch it again because it does seem like a film that is much better the second time.