A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)?

the G-man · September 23 2012, 10:25 PM

Chiklis was on "Geektime" this week, promoting his new CBS series, Vegas. The hosts started talking about the Shield finale and Chiklis said that show creator Shawn Ryan has a "brilliant idea" for a Vic Mackey movie. Now they just have to get the studio to greenlight it.

If they can make an Arrested Development movie this must happen.

Lonemagpie · September 23 2012, 10:32 PM

Oooooooh....

Mr. Laser Beam · September 23 2012, 10:54 PM

Was the series finale written as a true finale, or was it always expected that they'd follow up on it later with a film?

Emh · September 23 2012, 10:57 PM

As insane as the show was and how over-the-top ridiculous I found it to be on occasions, I won't lie. I'd watch it.

the G-man · September 23 2012, 11:24 PM

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

Was the series finale written as a true finale, or was it always expected that they'd follow up on it later with a film?

A true finale, but one that kept the possibility open, from what I understand. Back in 2010, Chiklis said:

We wanted to give FX a satisfying conclusion, but at the same time, you have an incredible character in Vic Mackey, and I think Shawn and I agreed that there’s tremendous potential for him in terms of the big screen. Down the line, I could definitely see that happening.

Icemizer · September 24 2012, 12:13 PM

This would work out about as well as Beverly Hills Buntz. Leave his future to our imagination anything else at this point would be disapointing.

TheGodBen · September 24 2012, 01:07 PM

Icemizer wrote:

This would work out about as well as Beverly Hills Buntz. Leave his future to our imagination anything else at this point would be disapointing.

I have to agree, the show ended on a really strong note with Vic getting away with his misdeeds at the cost of everything he really cared about. I don't see a need for a movie to continue the story, it just seems like an attempt to cash-in on a successful show.

sidious618 · September 24 2012, 03:22 PM

The finale was perfect and would most likely be ruined by a movie.

wissaboo · September 24 2012, 03:24 PM

I would say his former partners could come back from jail to get revenge, but there really isn't anyone left to come back.

Brikar99 · September 24 2012, 06:26 PM

If they say they have a "brilliant idea," I'm willing to see what that idea is... but I'm not exactly itching for new stories in that universe.

Immolatus · September 25 2012, 03:11 AM

I really enjoyed the series and I enjoyed the characters but it ended well. everything tied up just right. but if they did it I'd see it

Drago-Kazov · October 6 2012, 03:34 PM

Is The Shield that much different then the Wire.

the G-man · October 6 2012, 05:57 PM

From what I've seen of the Wire, they are superficially similar but that's it, not unlike how the Wire is superficially similar to Homicide: Life on the Street.

TheGodBen · October 7 2012, 04:19 PM

The Shield and The Wire are entirely different types of shows. The Wire used police stories to frame a grander narrative about life in a modern American city, whereas The Shield is drama about corrupt cops and their struggles in balancing their greed and their genuine desire to make the city safer. The Shield stays pretty small-scale and focuses on the characters in a single police district, with a few small forays into politics. It's also a bit less grounded and more action-packed than The Wire, as well as being more episodic, but it tells some really great character stories and builds up to a superb finale that will stick with you for a long time.

the G-man · October 7 2012, 07:50 PM

That's how I understood it, but you described it way better than I could have. Well done.

September 23 2012, 10:25 PM	#1
the G-man Commodore Location: to your immediate right	A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? Chiklis was on "Geektime" this week, promoting his new CBS series, Vegas. The hosts started talking about the Shield finale and Chiklis said that show creator Shawn Ryan has a "brilliant idea" for a Vic Mackey movie. Now they just have to get the studio to greenlight it. If they can make an Arrested Development movie this must happen.

September 23 2012, 10:32 PM	#2
Lonemagpie Writer Location: Yorkshire	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? Oooooooh.... __________________ "I got two modes with people- Bite, and Avoid" Reading: Mystery Man (Colin Bateman) Blog- http://lonemagpie.livejournal.com

September 23 2012, 10:54 PM	#3
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September 23 2012, 10:57 PM	#4
Emh The Doctor Location: Japan	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? As insane as the show was and how over-the-top ridiculous I found it to be on occasions, I won't lie. I'd watch it. __________________ "Eccleston was a tiger and Tennant was, well, Tigger. Smith [is] an uncoordinated housecat who pretends that he meant to do that after falling off a piece of furniture." - Lynne M. Thomas "I'm in Hell and it's full of Avons!" - Vila

September 24 2012, 12:13 PM	#6
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? This would work out about as well as Beverly Hills Buntz. Leave his future to our imagination anything else at this point would be disapointing.

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September 24 2012, 03:22 PM	#8
sidious618 Admiral Location: New York, US	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? The finale was perfect and would most likely be ruined by a movie. __________________ We've met before, haven't we?

September 24 2012, 03:24 PM	#9
wissaboo Captain Location: canada	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? I would say his former partners could come back from jail to get revenge, but there really isn't anyone left to come back.

September 24 2012, 06:26 PM	#10
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September 25 2012, 03:11 AM	#11
Immolatus Captain	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? I really enjoyed the series and I enjoyed the characters but it ended well. everything tied up just right. but if they did it I'd see it __________________ Beware the beast man for he is the Devils pawn. Alone among Gods primates, he kills for sport or lust or greed. Let him not breed in great numbers for he will make a desert of his home & yours. Shun him, for he is the harbinger of death.

October 6 2012, 03:34 PM	#12
Drago-Kazov Fleet Captain	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? Is The Shield that much different then the Wire.

October 6 2012, 05:57 PM	#13
the G-man Commodore Location: to your immediate right	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? From what I've seen of the Wire, they are superficially similar but that's it, not unlike how the Wire is superficially similar to Homicide: Life on the Street.

October 7 2012, 04:19 PM	#14
TheGodBen Rear Admiral Location: Ireland	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? The Shield and The Wire are entirely different types of shows. The Wire used police stories to frame a grander narrative about life in a modern American city, whereas The Shield is drama about corrupt cops and their struggles in balancing their greed and their genuine desire to make the city safer. The Shield stays pretty small-scale and focuses on the characters in a single police district, with a few small forays into politics. It's also a bit less grounded and more action-packed than The Wire, as well as being more episodic, but it tells some really great character stories and builds up to a superb finale that will stick with you for a long time. __________________ *...so many different suns...*

October 7 2012, 07:50 PM	#15
the G-man Commodore Location: to your immediate right	Re: A 'Shield' movie (the cop show, not the Marvel agency)? That's how I understood it, but you described it way better than I could have. Well done.