Monday, May 11, 2009
Business / Film Dr. Frank's King Dork Might Become a Movie
Posted by Megan Seling on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Mt. T Experience frontman Dr. Frank (Frank Portman) published his first novel, King Dork, back in 2006 (he also came to Seattle for a reading at Cupcake Royale). Since the book's release there have been rumors that the story would be made into a film.
The book is about a kid named Tom Henderson who fantasizes about being in a band and absolutely HATES Holden Caulfield. It's a fun read, and a film adaptation could be a really smart, funny, and good thing. According to punknews.org, the book was optioned in 2006 by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay but now, Dr. Frank has updated the progress, saying:
"...a new deal was reached just this week. The King Dork movie: it lives. This time around it is Sony Pictures. Same producers (Gary Sanchez.) Seth Gordon, the guy who did King of Kong, is attached to direct. This doesn't necessarily mean it'll get made but it is way more likely than it was last month.
This is great news. If Seth Gordon did King Dork, it could be every bit as awkward and charming and weird as it should be. My fingers are crossed.
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