Prince of Persia Movie Director Buzz

Sakura | April 14, 2007 | News | Misc

It's been known for awhile now that Walt Disney Pictures and mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer were planning on bringing the Ubisoft videogame Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time to the big-screen.

Now a report has surfaced claiming that Bruckheimer is tapping a regular collaborator of his to direct the highly anticipated project.

According to IESB.net, Transformers helmer Michael Bay will direct Prince of Persia. The site adds that Disney sources have confirmed that the studio is "hopeful" they will land Bay for the pic, which is reportedly earmarked for a summer 2009 release.

Bruckheimer and Bay have previously teamed for The Rock, Pearl Harbor, the Bad Boys films and Armageddon.

The game's creator Jordan Mechner penned a Persia script at one point, with screenwriter John August supervising it and serving as an executive producer.

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Redemption | April 15, 2007

I first played Prince of Persia on the PC, I have no idea how many years ago but it must be at least 15 years ago. It was an amazing game, and I think the franchise is rich with mythology and mysticism - all good ingredients for an entertaining movie franchise
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Gary | April 15, 2007

Definitely think it could make a good movie, I've only played a few of the more recent games, but there seems to be enough there for an entertaining movie. I remember playing the original prince of persia on the snes and having it kick my ass over and over again, hard game but a lot of fun:P.