MGM’s remake of Death Wish has been troublesome for the studio ever since they brought Bruce Willis on to star. Writer/director Joe Carnahan (The A-Team, The Grey, Smokin’ Aces) left the project because he didn’t agree with that casting, and since then, the movie has gone through multiple directors who can’t seem to agree with the studio about the direction of the film. But it appears the studio won’t let this one go, because they’ve brought on yet another director to try to bring the movie to life. Continue reading
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Death Wish Remake Is Back on with Bruce Willis
After languishing in development for several years, Paramount and MGM’s long-awaited Death Wish remake is finally moving forward. Deadline reports that Bruce Willis has signed on to star, with Israeli filmmakers Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves) coming aboard to direct. Paramount and MGM will distribute the remake, which hopes to get production started this summer. Continue reading