Frank Miller Talks ‘Sin City,’ Hip-Hop, and His Early Days in New York on Shade 45

During a recent appearance on Shade 45’s “CTRL, ALT, D-Stroy,” Frank Miller shares why he almost didn’t bring “Sin City” to the big screen. Frank Miller Says Robert Rodriguez Changed His Mind About ‘Sin City’ The legendary comic creator revealed he initially turned down filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s proposal to adapt the acclaimed graphic novel because he was wary of Hollywood. “I’ve been through the Hollywood game before and I’m just afraid [there are] too many people involved,” he told D-Stroy. Everything changed after Robert invited Frank to Texas to film a test scene. “It was like seeing my book come to life,” he said. “I turned around in my chair and shook his hand and said, ‘I’m in, let’s go.'” Frank Miller Recalls Mickey Rourke Instantly Landing Marv Role Frank also shared how Mickey Rourke instantly landed the role of Marv. “He was already playing the part,” he said. “He came in as Marv to audition for it.” Frank Miller Revisits His Early Years in New York City During the conversation, Frank reflected on surviving his early years in New York City, drawing inspiration from rooftops across Manhattan, and explained why comics and hip-hop have always shared an “outlaw” spirit. “...