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Brazilian Director Jose Padilha in Talks to Helm 'Robocop' Remake
by Ethan Anderton
March 1, 2011
Source: Deadline
We just recently heard about MGM's plans to come back to the movie-making business in a big way with a whole slew of remakes and reboots, and it sounds like one of them is closer to getting off the ground. Deadline reports MGM is currently negotiating with Brazilian director Jose Padilha to direct the gestating remake/reboot of Robocop, the futuristic action film from 1987. The original film followed a normal cop who found himself clinging to life after a fatal shooting until he was turned into a cyborg cop who becomes a symbol for justice. Now it's just a matter of time before we found out who will put on the big metal suit to become Robocop.
As for Padilha's talents behind the camera, you may not recognize his name, but the man has quite a reputation in Brazil. The director is responsible for the crime thriller Elite Squad and the sequel Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within which played at Sundance earlier this year. Though neither of the films have garnered a lot of attention in the United States, the sequel was such a big hit that it actually surpassed Avatar, Shrek Forever After and Alice in Wonderland in box office in Brazil.
Once the deal is finalized, MGM will then figure out who they want to write the film under Padilha's supervision. If all goes well we could be dealing with the next big international director to take Hollywood by storm. While it's disappointing that Darren Aronofsky didn't end up doing this remake, I've heard good things about the Elite Squad films (the sequel was buzzed about at Sundance) and look forward to this project coming together in the near future. How about you?
Reader Feedback - 23 Comments
1
just another reboot we dont need.....veerhoven original will not be surpassed!
Desispeed on Mar 1, 2011
2
original was shit even for its time but, this unnecessary.
i have no name on Mar 2, 2011
3
meh...
$ob Btencil on Mar 1, 2011
4
How about.....Peter Weller reprises his iconic role as Robocop? 🙂
David Banner on Mar 1, 2011
5
Mickey Rourke for Robocop
Loser on Mar 2, 2011
6
I want more RoboCop, but not some water-downed PG-13 garbage shit fest that they will probably end up making.
Syphous on Mar 2, 2011
7
If they choose padilha, expect lots of violence
Sszzas on Mar 2, 2011
8
ya weller was the best , Karl Urban looks like he could play the role with the half face helmet from dread and could work, as long as they don't cast sam worthington, i'm so sick of that guys yelling and panic attacks whenever he's in a jam in every movie.
ChrisC5g on Mar 2, 2011
9
no wait .. i got it .... Joseph Gordon-Levitt, naaa lol sorry had to say it
ChrisC5g on Mar 2, 2011
10
GO FOR IT, LETS SEE WAT U CAN DO... IF IT SUX WE STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL
dave on Mar 2, 2011
11
Thomas Hayden Church. His voice almost sounds like Weller's already. He also has a natural frowny face. Sooo....yes.
Anonymous on Mar 2, 2011
12
hayden church is a good choice , i can see that , i just want it dark toned like Robo1
ChrisC5g on Mar 2, 2011
13
Bump that! What about Clarence Boddicker? One of THE best villains of all time! Who could play THAT bad ass?
Judasbarronx1 on Mar 2, 2011
14
Verhoeven's original is a classic. This reboot shouldn't happen---NOT a good idea!
Spider on Mar 2, 2011
15
Jeez what with all the hate? I'd take a new robo cop if it was half way.
Staatz on Mar 2, 2011
16
me to but theres already alota half-way directors an writers
ChrisC5g on Mar 2, 2011
17
Robo is also badass, Kane as villian was cool, i really do mis ED-2O9
ChrisC5g on Mar 2, 2011
18
"2"^
ChrisC5g on Mar 2, 2011
20
They could digitally enhance the original by trying to replace the stop-motion sequences with good looking cgi-ones. ...and add some extra blood to the R-rated version, harhar...
B545 on Mar 2, 2011
21
Don't redo the first movie (it's perfect) do a new story but retain the satirical corporate police state setting.
Japetto on Mar 2, 2011
22
has anyone seen the two tropa de elite movies, holy shit, if he signs up to direct then i'm there
shichibukai on Mar 2, 2011
23
Jose Padilha is a great director and any action film would be a huge hit under his wings. He doesn't need to b tested to prove himself, just needs a good script and a decent budget. Althought he can make something great with Robocop, I believe some original stories are pouring on his desk by now, after Elite Squad 1 and 2 (Tropa de Elite 1 e 2). I wish him luck!!! Daniel Bertorelli
Daniel Bertorelli on Mar 3, 2011
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