It is easy to imagine what an impressive film this would have been if it had ever been made though perhaps the cost of special effects alone deterred Hollywood. Bratenahl's obsession risks his job and even his life as he seeks to uncover the truth though is the world ready for it?Ī compelling screenplay that vividly brings the world of Asimov's robot books to life.
Through a series of flashbacks we learn of the huge personal impact robots had on Calvin throughout her life beginning when she was a small child. Robert Bratenahl, reporter for Cosmos magazine, becomes obsessed with breaking the cloak of silence to obtain an interview with Calvin to learn her connection to Byerley and figuring out what she has been up to out of the public eye for the past 20 years. Susan Calvin, reclusive famed robopsychologist, attends the funeral of Stephen Byerley, first president of the Galactic Federation, shedding a tear over his grave. “I, Robot: The Illustrated Screenplay” is a much truer reflection of Asimov's vision and a much more cerebral affair.ĭr. This screenplay is not to be confused with the 2004 big-budget SF action film “I' Robot” staring Will Smith which bore little resemblance to the source material.
Asimov loved Ellison's vision of his work and for years the screenplay floated around Hollywood though never quite made it into production.
Though never much interested in adapting any of his material for the film, Harlan Ellison, a famous SF author in his own right, suggested he could, with Asimov's blessing, draft a screenplay as he believed the story was perfect for the big screen.
Science Fiction author Isaac Asimov is perhaps best known for his novel “I, Robot” which, in fact, is a series of short stories which were originally published in American pulp magazines “Super Science Stories” and “Astounding Science Fiction” between 19. I, Robot: The Illustrated Screenplay by Harlan Ellison, and Isaac Asimov
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