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[OmarB]

Well, like they said, it is the decade of the spy. The world's political climate has made this so much more a perfect time for spy novels than even the cold war and we see the result on the shelves of the bookstores every day, everybody and his mother wants to get in the game. Thankfully a good one is going to be turned into a series.

Universal Acquires Daniel Silva's Spy Novels
Source: Variety
August 2, 2007


Universal Pictures has acquired rights to a seven-book series of bestselling spy novels by Daniel Silva. Variety reports that the studio is eyeing the 2006 thriller "The Messenger" as a possible first film, and has set Pierre Morel to direct.

Mark Gordon and Josh McLaughlin are producing through the Mark Gordon Co.

The Silva series began in 2000 with "The Kill Artist," and revolves around Gabriel Allon. A Mossad agent who was part of the covert team that avenged the murder of Israeli athletes at Munich Olympics, Allon retired and became an art restorer after his wife and child were killed by a terrorist.

"The Messenger" is the sixth book in the series.

Morel (Banlieue 13) just completed directing Taken, a thriller that stars Liam Neeson as a former spy who dusts off his old skills when his daughter is kidnapped and sold into the slave trade.

Silva's latest novel in the series, "The Secret Servant," was published last month by Putnam

My question is, why not start from the first book in the series? As big a Bond fan I am, many times I wish the movies came out in the actual order that they should have.

[Agent 76]

These can be interesting.

[OmarB]

Now I'm thinking what other spy or thriller series they might want to adapt next. Maybe Barry Eisler.

Now I'm thinking what other spy or thriller series they might want to adapt next. Maybe Barry Eisler.

[Trident]

My question is, why not start from the first book in the series? As big a Bond fan I am, many times I wish the movies came out in the actual order that they should have.

The first Allon, 'The Kill Artist', has a very similar plotline to LeCarr

Edited by Trident, 03 August 2007 - 06:36 AM.

[spynovelfan]

[quote name='Trident' post='759445' date='3 August 2007 - 06:28']The first Allon, 'The Kill Artist', has a very similar plotline to LeCarr

[Trident]

[quote name='spynovelfan' post='759452' date='3 August 2007 - 10:27'][quote name='Trident' post='759445' date='3 August 2007 - 06:28']The first Allon, 'The Kill Artist', has a very similar plotline to LeCarr

[OmarB]

[quote name='Trident' post='759445' date='3 August 2007 - 02:28'][quote name='OmarB' post='759325' date='2 August 2007 - 18:30']My question is, why not start from the first book in the series? As big a Bond fan I am, many times I wish the movies came out in the actual order that they should have.[/quote]

The first Allon, 'The Kill Artist', has a very similar plotline to LeCarr

[Trident]

I hear what you are saying man, makes sence. Silva's a good writer, he's very favorably compared to Lecarre so that's a good thing. We'll just have to see how this all turns out.

To tell the truth, I'm not exactly sure if Silva's strengths are easily adapted to screen. His books are for the most part way above average and certainly great thrillers in their own right. But IMHO they're not particularly graphic or colourful material. They're certainly not lacking action scenes but these are seldom the main focus. His preference for historic events in his plotlines and his extensive research for these keeps his work from being mere action-spy thrillers. I'm not sure if they won't lose a lot of their potential on the big screen. But as you said, we'll have to wait and see.

[Bondesque]

I really enjoy Daniel Silva's work. He is also a very pleasant fellow, having met him on his book tour. I always thought his work would translate very well into film. When I think of Allon I always picture Eric Bana. His work in Munich was very good and I think he would bring a lot to the character of Allon.