Alexander Payne Attached To Direct ‘Wilson,’ From The Daniel Clowes Graphic Novel
By Russ Fischer/Nov. 18, 2010 4:43 pm EST
Which sounds like prime Alexander Payne territory. I’m already picturing Wilson as a distillation of so many elements that have recurred in the director’s films. Easy to see Paul Giamatti in the title role — he’s not cast, nor is anyone else, as this is in the early stages — but it could be a fit for any number of actors. And Alexander Payne should have no trouble finding someone to fill the part.
Below, also from BoingBoing, is a video walkthrough of the book, and two sample pages from early in the story that will give you a taste of how it works on the page. You’ll notice that there are several visual styles in the book. Dan Clowes is scripting the film, and I’ll be eager to see if there is any effort made to emulate the book’s various visual styles once the project moves forward.
