Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi for BBC

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By Lewis Smith
Friday, 8 October 2010

Sir Ridley Scott is planning a return to science-fiction by producing a BBC mini-series almost 30 years after he directed Blade Runner.

His production company, Scott Free Productions, is preparing to shoot a four-part dramatisation of The Man In The High Castle – a novel set in an alternative future in which the Nazis won the Second World War.

The book was written by Philip K Dick, author of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, upon which 1982's Blade Runner was based. "It is a joy and a privilege to be back in Dick's world," said Sir Ridley, 72, whose other films include Alien, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster and Robin Hood.

A spokesman for the BBC said yesterday: "We are in talks. Hopefully, it will come off."

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/ridley-scott-returns-to-scifi-for-bbc-2100852.html

[phantom power]

1. Philip K. Dick

I never really liked him that much.

There, I said it.

[Codeine]

5. I kind of agree with you, but "Man in the High Castle" was most excellent. nt

[Tunkamerica]

6. truthfully he and william gibson are 2 of my favorite authors.

i have lots but they are close to the top.

[lazarus]

2. cool

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

3. Thrilling!

A cerebral tale that I can already envision as a Masterpiece-Theatre-type production.

[JitterbugPerfume]

4. Looking forward to it!

[Fire Walk With Me]

7. One of my favorite PKD stories, if only for how it treats art and creativity.

I really hope that this happens, and that he really pulls it off well.