Big Bug Man (lost production material of Marlon Brando animated film; 2004-2008)
Advertisement poster for the film.
Status: Lost
Big Bug Man is an unreleased animated superhero movie that was noteworthy for being Marlon Brando's last film performance. The film starred Brendan Fraser as Howard Kind, an employee of a candy factory who is bitten by bugs, becoming the superhero "Big Bug Man". However, he soon becomes corrupted by the business world.
Production
Marlon Brando had initially been approached to play the part of an evil businessman named Nicholas Dunderbeck, but Brando, who had always wanted to play a woman at some point, decided to play the small role of the elderly candy company founder, Mrs. Sour, instead. When the directors arrived at his home to record him, they found that Brando had even dressed up in a wig, dress, gloves, and makeup to get into character. Brando was frail and required oxygen throughout the recording, but he remarked it was the most fun he had since acting in Julius Caesar. He died the following month on July 1st, 2004.
Cancellation
The film was scheduled to be released in 2006 but was delayed to 2007, and then to 2008. Nothing has been heard regarding the project's release since. Only storyboard sequences have been found online.[1][2]
Gallery
Videos
Images
Official Film Poster.
A character lineup for the main cast.
An alternate character lineup.
Artwork of Mrs. Sour (1/2).
Artwork of Mrs. Sour (2/2).
Concept art of Big Bug Man and Ellie Rose.
Concept art of Howard's apartment.
Concept art of the city.
An alternate character lineup featuring different designs.
Screenshot of the film's pitch bible (1/5).
Screenshot of the film's pitch bible (2/5).
Screenshot of the film's pitch bible (3/5).
Screenshot of the film's pitch bible (4/5).
Screenshot of the film's pitch bible (5/5).
Sketch of Sidney Looper (1/3).
Sketch of Sidney Looper (2/3).
Sketch of Sidney Looper (3/3).
Sketch of Ellie Rose (1/4).
Sketch of Ellie Rose (2/4).
Sketch of Ellie Rose (3/4).
Sketch of Ellie Rose (4/4).
Storyboards
A storyboard for the film (1/20).
A storyboard for the film (2/20).
A storyboard for the film (3/20).
A storyboard for the film (4/20).
A storyboard for the film (5/20).
A storyboard for the film (6/20).
A storyboard for the film (7/20).
A storyboard for the film (8/20).
A storyboard for the film (9/20).
A storyboard for the film (10/20).
A storyboard for the film (11/20).
A storyboard for the film (12/20).
A storyboard for the film (13/20).
A storyboard for the film (14/20).
A storyboard for the film (15/20).
A storyboard for the film (16/20).
A storyboard for the film (17/20).
A storyboard for the film (18/20).
A storyboard for the film (19/20).
A storyboard for the film (20/20).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (1/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (2/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (3/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (4/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (5/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (6/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (7/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (8/9).
Excerpt from the first act storyboard (9/9).
External Links
References
- ↑ Storyboard sequences for the film, courtesy of Raymie Muzquiz. Retrieved 01 Feb '13
- ↑ Storyboard sequences for the film, courtesy of Howard E. Baker. Retrieved 01 Feb '13