George Romero has long been attached to SHARING JOY AND SORROW as a presenter (you know the deal, “George Romero Presents…”), but now it appears he may be coaxed into another role on the film. Richard Robinson, who is a producer on the film, has other ideas for Romero’s involvement with the film, and Robinson recently sat down with the boys over at Fangoria to discuss his hopes.
I’m currently in negotiations with Mr. Romero’s manager to get him more involved than just having a presenter credit. I’d like him to be more active as an executive producer; hell, I’d want him to direct it if he likes what he reads. He’s currently reading the most recent rewrite, and I should be hearing back from him sometime next week. If fans would like to see George steer away from zombie movies and return to something a little more like CREEPSHOW, but with a fairy-tale twist, speak out! Let him and his people know.”
I have to say that I agree with Robinson, it would be nice to see Romero take a step back from Zombies and go back to something like CREEPSHOW …not that I don’t like his Zombie flicks, I’m just saying a break would be nice.