2000 AD messageboard Q&A with Alex Garland

[Mardroid]

Perhaps not all that original but in view, is Dredd a hero or villain? Taking into account what he actually stands for...

[Pete Wells]

As (some) cinema goers seem to be a bit jaded by 3D, I love how you cleverly incorporated it into the movie as almost an integral part of the plot. IF we get sequels, do you envisage those to be in 3D and if so, have you thought of another way to exploit the medium?

Also, I'd like to add my thanks for the fantastic way you and the whole team have approached this movie. It really seems that you've got the fans at heart and boy do we appreciate it! Best of luck for the future and thank you!

[Buttonman]

Stop gushing Wells, the man isn't a Gregg's pasty you know.

Alex do you ever wear a garland?

Alex are you up to date with your Dredd epics and can you call a favourite? With your zombie experience could you see Judgement Day being the sequel? If not I'll take anything that isn't 'Crusade'.


Cheers!

[dweezil2]

Hi Alex!
Good luck with Dredd 3D, it looks stunning and I can't wait to see it!
Would like to ask what you found the most challenging aspect of adapting the character of Judge Dredd for the big screen and how you decided on the tone of the film.

[WhitBloke]

Dear Mr Garland,
    You're bloody smashing, you are.  Sunlight delights every time I watch it, having as it does a wonderful sense of crafted myth to it, so I'm heartily looking forward to your brand of filmic transportation with the new ('proper-like') Dredd.  Best wishes to yourself and your colleagues for the inevitable success of Dredd's upcoming cinematic rebirth.
    I was wondering, perhaps a little oddly...  While conceiving of the fabric of the film's content and what to combine and concentrate upon for the best dramatic impact and storytelling platform to put the character of Judge Dredd on...  Were there any particular aspects of the setting or character that you were most content to leave out, at least with this opening salvo? 

     Yours gratefully,
     GushingFanBloke

[Bat King]

Stop gushing Wells, the man isn't a Gregg's pasty you know.

Alex do you ever wear a garland?

Alex are you up to date with your Dredd epics and can you call a favourite? With your zombie experience could you see Judgement Day being the sequel? If not I'll take anything that isn't 'Crusade'.


Cheers!

28 Blocks Later!

[Pete Wells]

Oh, and I forgot, "Yoohoo Mr Garland, will you go out with me?" 

[Albion]

If a sequel is made will you be shooting some of it in the UK and can we all be extras? 

[CrazyFoxMachine]

With all due respect and admiration -

Cut out this Dredd film nonsense. When are we going to get a Judge Burdis miniseries?

[Goaty]

With all due respect and admiration -

Cut out this Dredd film nonsense. When are we going to get a Judge Burdis miniseries?

This thread is Questions for Alex Garland.

[Albion]

When are we going to get a Judge Burdis miniseries?

Have you had too much cider again CFM?

[James Stacey]

With all due respect and admiration -

Cut out this Dredd film nonsense. When are we going to get a Judge Burdis miniseries?

This thread is Questions for Alex Garland.

What better person to ask

[Molch-R]

If we *could* keep this thread on topic and hilarious banter free, I'd appreciate it.

[Richmond Clements]

If we *could* keep this thread on topic and hilarious banter free, I'd appreciate it.

But... It *is* hilarious banter free..!

[HdE]

I've a question for Mr. Garland, just to satisfy the inner nerd in all of us:

(Did I say nerd? I mean 'specialist'!)

I'm just wondering, is Alex a comics fan in general? We know he's a fan of Judge Dredd, but is there anything else he's picking up? Anything that maybe ignites the old spark that says 'I wouldn't mind talking a crack at filming this'?