George R.R. Martin and Guillermo del Toro Eye Fevre Dream Film Adaptation

George R.R. Martin aims to adapt his 1982 novel, *Fevre Dream*, into a film with Guillermo del Toro, despite current scheduling and financial challenges.
SummaryGeorge R.R. Martin, famed for his A Song of Ice and Fire series, is keen on adapting his 1982 vampire novel, Fevre Dream, into a film with director Guillermo del Toro. Set on the Mississippi River in the 1800s, the story follows steamboat captain Abner Marsh and vampire hunter Joshua York. Martin has already written a screenplay and envisions Ron Perlman as Abner. While both Martin and del Toro are interested, del Toro’s current commitments delay the project. Despite the enthusiasm and well-known names involved, the adaptation faces challenges in securing financial backing, with a need for $100 million to move forward. Martin remains optimistic about eventually bringing the story to the screen.

Fevre Dream: A Potential New Project for Guillermo del Toro

George R.R. Martin, renowned for creating the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones, has another tale he wishes to see adapted for the screen—his 1982 vampire novel, Fevre Dream. This historical fantasy unfolds along the Mississippi River in the 1800s, centering around steamboat captain Abner Marsh, who becomes unwittingly involved with vampire hunter Joshua York.

Martin’s Vision: Bringing Fevre Dream to Life

In an insightful exchange with Winter Is Coming, Martin revealed ongoing discussions with the celebrated director Guillermo del Toro about adapting Fevre Dream. Martin has already penned a screenplay for the potential adaptation and retains the rights to the project. However, del Toro’s full commitment is currently hindered by his involvement in numerous other ventures. Despite these challenges, Martin disclosed that they have already envisioned Ron Perlman in the role of Abner Marsh.

Martin’s Remarks on the Project

Martin expressed his passion for Fevre Dream, stating, “I love Fevre Dream, and I’ve had numerous meetings. I’ve written a screenplay for Fevre Dream, we did develop it at one point. They didn’t make the screenplay of course, but the rights reverted to me, so I own it.”

He continued, “I’ve had meetings with Guillermo del Toro about Fevre Dream. He loves it, he says he wants to do it…but he doesn’t want to do it now. He always has this project first and that project first, and then this other project. But eventually he’ll do Fevre Dream, if he lives that long and I live that long and movies live that long, I don’t know… I think Fevre Dream would be great.”

Martin also humorously noted, “We wanna star Ron Perlman, we’ve even cast it! My friend Ron Perlman as Abner Marsh. Ron wants to do it. Everybody wants to do it, all we need is $100 million.”

What This Means for Fevre Dream’s Future

Progress Has Been Made, But Challenges Remain

The enthusiasm shared by Martin and del Toro for Fevre Dream is evident through their multiple discussions and the casting of Perlman. Having a screenplay ready, along with the commitment of a renowned director and actor, places this project ahead of many other book-to-screen adaptations. However, del Toro’s current schedule, filled with projects like his forthcoming Frankenstein film, prevents him from dedicating time to Fevre Dream at the moment.

Despite the involvement of high-profile figures such as Martin, del Toro, and Perlman, securing financial backing and a distributor remains a challenge, as Martin hints at the need for “$100 million”. The landscape of the entertainment industry is unpredictable, and while these elements are promising, a Fevre Dream film remains years from realization.

Our Take on George R.R. Martin’s Comments

The Fevre Dream Adaptation Is In Good Hands

The trio of Martin, del Toro, and Perlman appears to be an ideal fit for adapting Fevre Dream. Martin’s proven success with screen adaptations, as seen in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, coupled with del Toro’s expertise in the horror genre and adeptness at adaptations, as demonstrated in films like Hellboy and Pinocchio, bodes well for the project. Perlman’s knack for portraying rugged characters makes him a natural choice for Abner. With hope, the logistical aspects will align, and the Fevre Dream adaptation will eventually materialize.

Source: Winter Is Coming

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