Daniel Craig, Jamie Bell, and Tintin Discover the Secret of the Unicorn

Posted by Dr. Cole Abaius (cole.abaius@filmschoolrejects.com) on January 26, 2009

Tintin!

I have no idea what the Secret of the Unicorn is. If I did, it would probably be known as the Well-Known Fact of the Unicorn because I’m usually the last one to know about mythical equestrian trivia. However, I do know who Steven Spielberg is.

We’ve had a ton of news on the Tintin project, and today we can report via ComingSoon that production on The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn has started with Jamie Bell as Tintin – the famous reporter – and Daniel Craig in a lead role as Red Rackham – a pirate who attacks a ship called, you guessed it, The Unicorn. A ship with, you guessed it, some sort of secret.

Just as a refresher: Spielberg is directing the first installment with production partner Peter Jackson helming the sequel. The films will be done by Mo-Cap in 3D, co-starring Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

And yes, I realize that with my previous news about Ninja Assassin, today has officially become Pirates v. Ninjas day around here.

Go Team Pirate.

What do you think? Looking forward to Tintin coming to the big screen?


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  • I gotta go Ninja here, Cole. Pirates are played out.
  • Brian Rodden
    Ninjas rule the school.
  • The Unicorn is the ship that Haddock's ancestor was the captain of...before it was attacked by the pirate Red Rackham....the secret will reveal the location of Rackham's treasure which will lead to the second film...unless the treasure is found in this movie....I have rough knowledge of the Tintin series relying on the cartoon series growing up with as my source....but it will revolve heavily on flashbacks and pirates..mixed with a lot of Indiana Jones type action
  • TintinUSA
    I'm actually thinking they are combining the two books (The Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham's Treasure) into one movie. The second movie will not be a sequel to this one but will be based on The Seven Crystal Balls and The Temple of the Sun.
  • nice! I loved Seven Crystal Balls & Temple Of The Sun....I'm a little upset we have to wait so long although it would be cool since Jackson is directing that one...
  • Mladen
    I like the idea of Jamie Bell as tintin... now it remains to see who they pick as captain haddock (i have a horrible fear that nicholas cage will somehow find a way to ruin this movie...)
  • ThrillKill
    Arrr...It's a Pirate's life for me. Just so long as it's not Disney. Or Somalli...
  • hage
    i just hope the cast actually look like the characters and nt some pseudo goku rubbish we seem to be getting these days. Jamie bell better work his hair like wolverine! cant wait for prod shots
  • phrenetik
    Daniel Craig as a pirate? Hhhmmmm......
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