Escape from New York (upcoming film)
| Escape from New York | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Leigh Whannell |
| Produced by | John Carpenter |
| Written by | Leigh Whannell |
| Based on | |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Escape from New York is an upcoming action film remake to the 1981 film of the same name. The film will be written and directed by Leigh Whannell.
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On February 10, 2010, Allan Loeb will rewrite the script for the remake of the 1981 dystopian sci-fi action film Escape from New York for New Line Cinema.[2] On April 22, 2010, Breck Eisner was set to direct and Neal H. Moritz, Walter Hamada and Sam Brown producing the remake.[3] On July 20, 2011, New Line lost the rights to produce the remake.[4] On March 18, 2013, Joel Silver and Studio Canal the remake's production rights with the hopes of starting a trilogy,[5] but on February 9, 2014, Silver revealed there have been script issues.[6] On January 13 2015, 20th Century Fox acquired the remake with the original's director John Carpenter producing along with The Picture Company's Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman.[7] On October 12, 2015, Luther creator Neil Cross was hired to write a new script.[8] In March 2017, it was announced that Robert Rodriguez will direct the remake.[9] On February 1, 2019, Leigh Whannell was set to write and possibly directing the remake.[1]
Casting[edit]
On March 18, 2013, Liam Neeson was expected to star in the remake.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kit, Borys (February 1, 2019). "Leigh Whannell to Tackle 'Escape From New York' Remake for Fox". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ↑ Brodesser-Akner, Claude (February 10, 2010). "Details on the 'Escape From New York' Remake". Vulture. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ Kelley, Laura (April 22, 2010). "Breck Eisner in Talks to Direct ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake". Collider. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ Barr, Jason (July 20, 2011). "ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake Not Happening at New Line". Collider. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Trumbore, Dave (March 18, 2013). "ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Gets Reboot Treatment with Plans for a Trilogy, Liam Neeson May Star". Collider. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ Nemiroff, Perri (February 9, 2014). "Producer Joel Silver Breaks Down His ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Trilogy; Script Isn't Complete Yet". Collider. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 24, 2017). "'Escape From New York' Remake Rights Deal Won By Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (October 12, 2015). "'Escape From New York' Movie to be Written by 'Luther' Creator Neil Cross (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 24, 2017). "Robert Rodriguez To Direct 'Escape From New York'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
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