The Next Epic Fantasy Movie Series?

I have a project for Peter Jackson, after he's done with the Hobbit.  He's the obvious choice because of how well he directed the Lord Of The Rings trilogy.  I was one of the many who read the actual books after seeing the movies, so perhaps my viewpoint is skewed a bit.  Nevertheless, I think he did an excellent job.


As far as the project goes, there are many, many fantasy series out there, and I've read few of them.  The first was The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever.  Terrible title.  Like with most other things, I was encouraged to read these books by my older brother.  He later went on to read many other stories and criticized these as being the worst.  His main reason was that they were too dark, almost depressing, hence the 'unbeliever' reference in the title.  Books and other series written before and after are far more heroic and inspiring.


But it is this dark side that make me think a movie version would be successful.  After all, we live in an imperfect world and have to deal with misery and despair often.  For that reason, I think an adaptation would appeal to a much larger audience.  I've tried several times to get my wife to watch the epics with me, but it bores her.  Some people want a real life or human connection.  The Chronicles has it.  It actually begins somewhere in America, I believe in the mid-west.  I can cheat and look it up, but what fun would that be?  Anyway, I'm trying not to divulge much of the plot.  Basically, it has it's heroic elements and a amazing, inspiring, fictional characters.


My brothers and I actually named our dog after one of the characters.  He was one of  "The Bloodguard" who vow to devote their existence to guarding a single person and no longer need to sleep, eat, etc.  I apologize for being vague, but I'm trying to not to say too much.


The main character I categorize as an anti-hero.  He frustrates reader beyond belief.  He also suffers from leprosy, which is why he is extremely bitter.  Again, this adds to the human element, overcoming obstacles and that sort of thing.  Something that may increase the audience even more.


I realize my depiction thus far, likely is not making you want to rush out and buy the books.  Believe me, I understand.  However, I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed both The Chronicles and The 2nd Chronicles.  Just to be sure, I re-read the 1st a few years ago, and I like it just as much as before.  Being older, I was defined looking at most aspects from a different perspective, yet the appreciation did not diminish.


Hopefully someone influential might stumble across this post and decide it's a good idea.  Or, the post will get SO many hits that it draws attention to a producer or director who decided to give it a shot.  I can't imagine Peter Jackson will read this, but maybe someone who knows him will and pass it on.


Hey, what can I say?  Unlike Thomas Covenant, I'm an optimist...