Da Vinci Code director says Vatican thwarted work on new film

October 17, 2008

Ron Howard, the director of the film version of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, reports that Vatican officials made it difficult to complete work on a 'prequel,' Angels and Demons, discouraging cooperation by churches and public officials in Rome. A Vatican spokesman does not deny the charge. "Usually we read the script," says Father Marco Fibbi, "but in this case it wasn't necessary. Just the name Dan Brown was enough."

 

---

For all current news, visit our News home page.

---

 
Further information:

• Vatican 'put obstacles' in way of filming The Da Vinci Code prequel (Daily Telegraph)