TV series would be the ideal format, but short of that, then yes, a trilogy. I'd rather that nothing come of this than to end up with a lame movie. I don't believe this series could be condensed into one movie. The narrative would be too stripped down; all the beats that made the series work would be lost.
Unfortunately, knowing a bit about Hollywood economics, the chances of the project getting greenlit as a trilogy are slim. I will say, though, that I'm glad the studio is taking a chance on a young guy than going with a hack like the previous choice, D.J. Caruso (who's the equivalent of a Mark Steven Johnson). At least there's still a shot for a decent movie with an unknown.
+1
As much as I'd like to see an on-screen version of the fantastic YtLM, there's just no way a single movie can do the series justice - it's begging to be an HBO, Showtime or AMC series.
Christ - I actually agree with Schmiddy.
See. Hell can freeze over.
How are you Mikey? (cue eerie tumbleweed silence.... )