Of all the famously unmade and never materialized film projects, an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s bleak and brutal Western, “Blood Meridian,” has to be near the top of the list. But as you likely know by now, if you’re a fan of this supposedly “unadaptable” book, a new film version is already in the works. And now, a new writer has been attached.

According to new reports, Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan (“Skyfall”) has been tapped by New Regency to work on the script for a feature film adaptation of McCarthy’s novel.

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In late April, New Regency announced that John Hillcoat will adapt Cormac McCarthy‘s “Blood Meridian” for the big screen, Hillcoat’s second McCarthy adaptation after 2009’s “The Road.” Regarded in literary circles as one of the greatest American novels of all time, McCarthy’s epic western about the human scalping trade in the Southwest 1850s isn’t for the faint of heart. And for a director, helming a film like “Blood Meridian” represents equal parts passion and masochism.

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In today’s episode of ⁠Bingeworthy⁠, our TV and streaming podcast, guest host Joe Scott explores the lives of star-crossed lovers as well as love-crossed country music stars in the award-winning Showtime miniseries “George and Tammy.”

Created by Abe Sylvia (“Nurse Jackie,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Hap and Leonard,” and “The Affair“), all six episodes of the miniseries were directed by Australian filmmaker John Hillcoat.

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Great news, literature fans: Cormac McCarthy‘s “Blood Meridian” finally gets the cinematic treatment. Deadline reports that New Regency has an adaptation of the 1985 novel in development, with John Hillcoat set to direct. It’ll be Hillcoat’s second McCarthy adaptation after 2009’s “The Road.”

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For those who haven’t read McCarthy’s novel, “Blood Meridian” takes place around the Texas-Mexico border in the 1850s, following a young man known only as The Kid as he enters the Indian scalping trade.

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Jessica Chastain and Abe Sylvia‘s long-in-the-works “George & Tammy” limited series finally has a real home, Showtime. And it will be getting a “Yellowstone”-powered kickoff when the first episode is simulcast following the episode of that Paramount Television Network hit on December 4. Showtime timed the announcement with the program’s first trailer, which is embedded in this post.

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Originally intended as a Spectrum Originals release, the John Hillcoat-directed series chronicles the romantic and professional relationship between Tammy Wynette (Chastain) and George Jones (Michael Shannon).

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Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon first costarred together in 2011’s “Take Shelter.” Now, they’ll costar again in a very different project: “George & Tammy,” a miniseries about country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones for Paramount Network. The series is a long-time passion project for Chastain, who first signed onto the project in 2011 when creator Abe Sylvia wanted to make it a film.

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It’s been a little while since we’ve seen a narrative feature from director John Hillcoat. His most recent, in fact, is the 2016 thriller, “Triple 9.” But it appears the filmmaker, who is probably best known for his adaptation of “The Road,” is set to work on a new film, “Running Wild.”

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According to Deadline, Hillcoat is set to direct “Running Wild,” which is based on the novella by J.G.

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Make your own material. That seems to be the ethos of Jessica Chastain’s production company, Freckle Films that produced and made this year’s TIFF hit “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” in which she stars(and which is already starting to generate Oscar buzz for Chastain; read our review). Chastain has said in the past that Freckle Films’ goal is to make female-driven films about the lives of fascinating or forgotten women who deserve a second appraisal.

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Nothing busts canons quite like living in interesting times. In our ongoing Inflection Point series, we look back at the films that have taken on new relevance due to our ongoing cultural and political upheaval. Some beloved, some undiscovered, these titles deserve newfound consideration as film criticism evolves to meet the moment.

For four years, director John Hillcoat kept a journal detailing the lengthy production on “The Road.” From his first moments of pre-production to his final premiere, Hillcoat wrote at length about the challenges of adapting an award-winning book for the big screen.

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Ask any horror fan worth their salt about underrated classics of the 1960s, and one film that’s sure to come up is “Witchfinder General.” Co-produced by Roger Corman’s American Independent Pictures, the 1968 film, based on Ronald Bassett’s novel of the same name, tells the queasy and brutal story story of real-life lawyer Matthew Hopkins (played by, in his best performance, Vincent Price), who claimed to have been appointed to the titular role during the English Civil War in the 17th century.

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Over 20 years in the game, Massive Attack are still delightfully tripping us out, and not just with their music. Lately, the band has shown a penchant for taking famous names like Kate Moss, Rosamund Pike, and John Hawkes and putting them into decidedly oddball videos, and that trend continues with “The Spoils.”

Directed by John Hillcoat and featuring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, the song (with vocals from Hope Sandoval) adds an orchestral touch to the band’s usual slice of electronic bliss.

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John Hillcoat has been given a lot of goodwill because of his undeniable talent, but it can’t be said he’s made the most of it. “The Road” received mixed reviews, “Lawless” brought together a terrific cast for a mostly rote gangster flick, and “Triple 9” also lined up one helluva ensemble, only to squander it on seriously overcooked pulp. But perhaps Hillcoat is looking to make amends for the latter, because he’s lined up another corrupt cop drama.

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John Hillcoat Says Cormac McCarthy Has Offered To Adapt 'Blood Meridian' For Him, But Scott Rudin Is Blocking Him

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Interview: John Hillcoat On The Challenges Of Building An Ensemble Cast And New Sonic Palette For Neo-Noir ‘Triple 9’

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Review: John Hillcoat’s ‘Triple 9’ Starring Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie & Kate Winslet

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Watch: Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson & Kate Winslet Star in The First Trailer For John Hillcoat’s ‘Triple 9’

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Watch: John Hillcoat Directed Video For Johnny Cash's "She Used To Love Me A Lot"

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Watch: First 12 Minutes From Debut Episode Of 'The Red Road' Directed By James Gray

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Watch: John Hillcoat's Controversial Super Bowl Coke Ad, Director Talks Backlash & Personal Reaction

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Charlie Hunnam In, Shia LaBeouf Out For John Hillcoat's 'Triple Nine'; Cate Blanchett & Christoph Waltz Lining Up Roles

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead Digs Into John Hillcoat's 'Quarry' For Cinemax

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Watch: John Hillcoat's NSFW Video For Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds' "Jubilee Street" Featuring Ray Winstone

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Watch: John Hillcoat-Directed Music Video For "Ice Age" By How To Destroy Angels

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Interview: John Hillcoat Talks The Top 5 Influences For His Prohibition-Era Gangster Movie 'Lawless'

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5 Key Directors Of New Australian Cinema As Andrew Dominik's 'Killing Them Softly' Hits Theaters

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