Remarkableriots Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/edgar-wright-direct-version-stephen-214011057.html Quote The Baby Driver filmmaker is on board to develop and direct a new adaptation of Stephen King's science-fiction novel The Running Man for Paramount Pictures, EW has confirmed. King's book, which he wrote under the pen name Richard Bachman, concerns a game show in which contestants are pursued by killers. The novel was previously adapted into a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story for the new Running Man will be co-written by Wright and Michael Bacall, with whom Wright previously collaborated on the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Bacall will pen the script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heydude93 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Can't be any worse of an idea than the Train to Busan remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 could be good if they actually follow the story in the book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: could be good if they actually follow the story in the book Doesn't matter how good it is the shadow of the Arnold movie will loom large. Like when they did Total Recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 35 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Doesn't matter how good it is the shadow of the Arnold movie will loom large. Like when they did Total Recall. the story isn't an over the top gameshow like they did with Arnold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: the story isn't an over the top gameshow like they did with Arnold Yeah but it's what people will think of before the book. But I wonder how many book readers were upset at the movie at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 57 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Yeah but it's what people will think of before the book. But I wonder how many book readers were upset at the movie at the time. It's what many may think of, but perhaps not as many as you think. We're talking about a 30 year old movie. At this point this is an entire generation or two who likely never even heard of it. Plus, it seems every freaking King money is being redone these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: It's what many may think of, but perhaps not as many as you think. We're talking about a 30 year old movie. At this point this is an entire generation or two who likely never even heard of it. Plus, it seems every freaking King money is being redone these days. Christine Reboot? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Christine Reboot? You dont fuck with perfection my man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Christine Reboot? possibility. I know there was a rumor a while back. And hey, they're remaking Firestarter soon as well. I want to say Zac Efron is going to be in it. And yet I don't know what role he'd play. Seems too young to be playing the dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: Seems too young to be playing the dad. Hes in his 30's, thats hardly to young play the dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, SimpleG said: Hes in his 30's, thats hardly to young play the dad. Haven't seen him in a while, but when I think of him I just don't picture his as a dad..but what the heck do I know. I know he's going to be in the D+ Three men and baby remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Efron will play the girl's father, Andy McGee, and given the fact that he turns 33 next month and Drew Barrymore was only eight years old when she filmed the original Firestarter, there's no question he could conceivably play the parent of a young child. In fact, Efron just signed on to star in a Three Men and a Baby remake for Disney+. Zac Efron to Star in Firestarter Remake from Blumhouse COLLIDER.COM Zac Efron is set to star in the Firestarter remake from Blumhouse and Universal, which is based on the book by Stephen King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleG Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: but when I think of him I just don't picture his as a dad..but what the heck do I know. The dudes ridiculously good looking so that makes him look younger then he his so no argument from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I'm OK with this as long as at some point Arnold makes a gratuitous and overly obvious cameo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 50 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: Haven't seen him in a while, but when I think of him I just don't picture his as a dad..but what the heck do I know. You can be a dad at 16 if you really try hard enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: You can be a dad at 16 if you really try hard enough! younger than that actually. I just talking about the book. Zac doesn't really seem to fit as the dad from the book, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, EternallDarkness said: younger than that actually. I just talking about the book. Zac doesn't really seem to fit as the dad from the book, but who knows. That's what makeup and acting is for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: Doesn't matter how good it is the shadow of the Arnold movie will loom large. Like when they did Total Recall. I think Total Recall is more loved than Running Man. Even in the context of Arnold’s 80s run, I never hear anyone say “You know what I really like? The Running Man.” With any remake, there will always be comparisons, and people will ask “did they need to do this again?” I think since the book and movie are pretty different, an adaptation that is closer to the book would be well received. And Edgar Wright seems like a savvy enough filmmaker that he wouldn’t sign on this project without accounting for all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I still need to read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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