Proyas set to direct the adaptation of "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag"

Phoenix films has teamed up with director Alex Proyas to film an adaptation of the Robert Heinlein story: "The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag". Proyas best known for directing flicks like I Robot, Dark City, and of course The Crow, has signed on for the adaptation of the 1940’s novella.

I read this story as a kid, and it really stayed with me. It's part of my creative DNA.

Proyas says. Its good that he is a fan. That will add loads to the creative process.

The Hollywood Reporter reports,

the offbeat tale centers on a man who becomes increasingly disturbed when he realizes he cannot account for his activities during the day, or even what he does for a living. He divulges his problem to the husband-and-wife partners of a private detective agency, and their investigation leads to a series of revelations they could never have fathomed.

I for one hope this turns out right. I have never read the original story but I am a huge fan of Proyas and he is no stranger at doing adaptations right. I Robot was a fantastic interpretation of the works of Isaac Asimov and The Crow was quite possibly one of the greatest comic book movies ever made.

Robert Heinlein’s stories have also been known to be successfully turned into blockbusters. Remember a small little film back in ’97 called Starship Troopers? I think this will work. It is the right director for the right story.

What do you guys think?