Sam Raimi Signs On To Direct World Of Warcraft Movie

Sam Raimi has signed on to direct a big screen adaption of Warner Bros popular online role-playing game World of Warcraft also known as WoW.

In a statement Raimi says:

“At its core, ‘Warcraft’ is a fantastic, action-packed story.”

Charles Roven, producer of “The Dark Knight,” is also confirmed to be on board for the film titled “Warcraft”.  Production is to begin after Spider-Man 4.

300 producer Thomas Tull says the film would have a budget of over $100 million and was to be set one year before the events of WOW and that they are aiming for a PG-13 rating:

“We’re going to be looking for someone of Zak Snyder (300) or Chris Nolan (The Dark Knight, Batman Beings) calibre.  I can tell you that this is the one thing about running a studio and making these things that’s hard. You want to not compromise and have the right level of intensity. The story and the director’s vision is what’s ultimately going to dictate that. Personally one of my favorite movies of all time is Lord of the Rings, which has a PG-13 rating.”

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