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Will Smith wanted for '20,000 Leagues'
Published Wednesday, Jan 14 2009, 13:05 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Rex Features
Speaking to Latino Review, the Terminator Salvation director said: "I'm trying to get Will Smith to do it, been trying to get a hold of him. I've been wanting to work with him for a long time already. That guy's great."
Based on Jules Verne's classic 1870 novel, the movie will focus on sea commander Captain Nemo as he builds his submarine, the Nautilus.
"The character Nemo in this film is more about obsession. He is obsessed and people tend to forget that when you become so obsessed you end up being the villain," McG added.
20,000 Leagues was previously adapted for film in 1954 by Disney, with Kirk Douglas and James Mason leading the cast.
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