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Matthew Vaughn, Danny Boyle Desired for Revived 'Oldboy' Redo
by Ethan Anderton
November 8, 2010
Source: Pajiba
Remember back when there was a remake of Park Chan-wook's Oldboy, or rather a "new adaptation" of the graphic novel, in the works with Will Smith and Steven Spielberg behind it? After we heard about legal troubles that might prevent the film from getting off the ground, the project was declared dead a few months later. However, a tweet from Pajiba says a new draft of the script from Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, The Cell) has Mandate Pictures all abuzz. Apparently they're taking the project back to Spielberg, but are also looking at Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) as a possibility to direct, and Danny Boyle (127 Hours) as a back-up.
Since Spielberg is already committed to Robopocalypse as his next feature following completion of his adaptation of War Horse, it's unlikely that he sit in the director's chair. Meanwhile, Matthew Vaughn hasn't lined up a project to follow his current work on X-Men: First Class and Danny Boyle hasn't yet lined up a follow-up project for his recently released 127 Hours. While many fans are certainly opposed to the remake, a new adaptation of the original graphic novel in the hands of the guy who directed Kick-Ass, or a talented director like Boyle sounds fairly enticing. Of course, it's not even a guarantee that this project well ever get off the ground. Only time will tell if an Oldboy remake will ever hit the big screen. What do you think of Danny Boyle or Matthew Vaughn directing an Oldboy remake?
15 Comments
1
Boyle do 28 Months Later, tired of waiting. Oldboy in their hands could be something amazing!
Xerxex on Nov 8, 2010
2
Vaughn needs to do Kick-Ass 2 next.
Ben on Nov 8, 2010
3
The Korean version of Old Boy was awesome. I do not see a reason why we need to remake everything in this country. I like these directors but I agree with Xerxex, Boyle needs to get moving on 28 months later already. I also agree with Ben that Vaughn should get cracking on Kick-Ass 2. Strike while the iron is hot PLEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Misfit on Nov 8, 2010
4
Ugh, why does everything have to be remade or be a sequel? At this point I will gladly throw money at a movie that is original.
conrad on Nov 8, 2010
5
i just blogged about how it was a dead project and now i just jinxed myself. it doesnt sound too bad but honestly NOTHING and i mean NOTHING can replace park chan wook's old boy.
black widow on Nov 8, 2010
6
I'd love to see Vaughn do this remake, but not Will Smith in the role, I'd like to see Sean Penn or Matt Damon in the role.
jah p on Nov 8, 2010
7
ADORE the first and if it weren't these 2 directors taking a whack at it i would be bitching up a storm at the thought of this remake but just like #5 said, ya cant even come close to what Park Chan Wook created
DoomCanoe on Nov 8, 2010
8
No No, why does every damn thing need to be remade?
M on Nov 8, 2010
9
#9 Except they're not remaking Park Chan Wook. It's amazing how so many people fail to realize that OldBoy (film) is an adaptation of a japanese graphic novel, which is completely different from the film adaptation.
SkaOreo on Nov 8, 2010
10
Don't do it. Just release the original Oldboy in america.
Roderick on Nov 9, 2010
11
If this is remade, I seriously doubt any american/english actor outside of Christian Bale would be willing to eat a live octopuss on screen, lol!!!
jah p on Nov 9, 2010
12
Oh I forgot, it's in America so I guess if they re-shot that scene, it would involve an american based dish or something!lol! Still a umbelievable scene in the original movie, hard to forget!
jah p on Nov 9, 2010
13
It says, Vaughan. It doesn't say Vaughn.
Correcter on Nov 9, 2010
14
Will Smith could never be gritty enough to play this role.
L on Nov 9, 2010
15
OLDBOY does not need to be remade.
james on Nov 12, 2010
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