Paramount In Talks To Make New Godfather Movie

Posted by Ashish on 10.23.2002

Godfather 4 could become reality soon...

Believe it or not, Paramount is considering adding another film to the storied Godfather franchise.

Mario Puzo, the original author of the Godfather, has passed away. However, his editor Jonathan Karp has negotiated with Puzo's estate in hopes of gaining the rights to the Godfather characters such as Don Vito Corleone, Michael Corleone, etc.

"We hope Paramount or some other studio will want to buy the movie rights, and it is our intention to see that happen," Karp told Variety.

No details are yet available on Karp's paying price for the rights to the Godfather characters, but it is rumored to be one of the most expensive in history.

"These characters just keep pulling you back in," Karp says. "There is enormous continuing interest in the Corleone family, and a great opportunity to tell a story that could take place before, during or after the original book. Mario once told me he wished he had done more with Sonny Corleone's character, and there was certainly more opportunity to explore the singer Johnny Fontaine. And Michael Corleone did make an appearance at the beginning and end of 'The Sicilian,' because he had a relationship with the freedom fighter."