Eddie Izzard today announced that he's hoping to turn his canceled TV series The Riches into a movie. Talking to the BBC, Izzard said: "We've had the meeting and the writers are going to go off and slam out a story."
The Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated drama about a family of con artists, in which Izzard costarred alongside Oscar nominee Minnie Driver, lasted two seasons on FX and was broadcast in the UK on Virgin 1. The show was canceled in April after it struggled to draw an audience, despite receiving positive reviews.
Izzard, who is currently performing a stand-up show in London's West End, said: "We're going to raise money like Barack Obama through the Internet, and we're going to shoot it guerilla-style."
"We're going to just get in there and maybe not have permission to do things, but just film it," the 46 year-old actor explained. "People will be going, 'who are they? Who are they?"
The film will be independently funded, and Izzard believes that now is the "perfect time" to make the movie. "Everything's getting tight, money's getting tight and there's the credit crunch--so it's the time to go out and be inventive," he said.
Will you be glad to see The Riches return?
Comments (25)
I love The Riches. I was really disspointed to see that it got cancelled. I hope this gets made. I would love to see what kind of story line they came up with. The pots of the episodes were always wild I couldn't imagine what they would come up with for a movie. I like the sound of the idependent style they are going for. Eddie Izzard is a great actor and comedian. His DVD Live at Wembley Stadium is sure to be another stand up classic. I highly recommend it. Here are some clips... http://bit.ly/1qcEBtEnjoy
GOOD LUCK EDDIE!! I will be first in line to pick up my own copy!!
You've got my money. Where do I send it???
Yes, please. This was one of the most interesting show on TV! A movie would be great!
I will be happy to get closure and wish Eddie all the best in pulling it off.
Brave mission, best of luck to you Eddie :)
It would be great to do a tie-up and good ending. I guess it takes a while but hopefully it gets pulled off (I'm still waiting for the Dead Like Me movie!).
What a great idea! The series was great fun. A movie would be perfect.
Yes, Yes, Yes.I missed the news that the show was cancelled. Boy, am I depressed now! We go from "My Own Worst Enemy" to "Pushing Daisies" and Dirty Sexy Money" to "The Riches." I swear, somebody is out to get me!!!
Thats Awesome! Need More Riches!
Oh Eddie. I tend to think you are saying this all "toungue in cheek". As much as I hope you aren't kidding, I'll not be holding my breath until I hear pre-production has gone undrway.
Please Do This!
Yes, yes, yes! Want more Riches!
Yes, yes, yes! Want more Riches!
Good to see him living on.
I did not even know it was cancelled. Bummer. Would love a movie it was an awesome show.
who wants more holby photos? [puts hand up]
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Lets see if this actually happens...because i doubt it, it was only a cable show probably not a big enough audience. But who knows we'll see.
I would love a movie -- I love Izzard, and I really enjoyed The Riches, but I can't help but get the impression that he was sort of kidding about how they plan to shoot it and fund it.
I never watched the Riches but I fully support the idea. Hopefully some of my other fav cancelled shows will take the hint. You listening, Rob Thomas and cast of Veronica Mars? Heh? Heh?
YEEEEEEEEEEEES! =) Im so happy now, its really good news. Please can someone make a nice homepage The riches.
Yes i would be very glad!
a Movie could be perfect!
wow! thats great
YESSSS! I LOVE THAT SHOW!!!