The notion of director Walt Becker making a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi trilogy might seem like a joke to those who regard the bewildering success of his last film, the critically maligned comedy Wild Hogs, as a sure sign of impending armageddon. But Becker is quite serious about his ambitious plans for Last Reign, a futuristic, "Ridley Scott-esque" saga he intends to initially debut in graphic novel form:
A big-budget action franchise like Last Reign might seem like a tough sell to studios for a guy like Becker, but you'd be amazed at the kinds of doors $253 million (Wild Hogs' worldwide box office tally) can open in Hollywood. Becker's latest film, the family comedy Old Dogs, open November 25, 2009.