Cumberbatch and Colman to Lead 'The Roses,' Remake of 'The War of the Roses'

The upcoming film, directed by Jay Roach and produced by its stars, reimagines the 1989 dark comedy about a contentious divorce.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman will star in and produce 'The Roses,' a remake of the 1989 film 'The War of the Roses,' directed by Jay Roach.
The original film, directed by Danny DeVito and starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner, is a dark comedy about a married couple's tumultuous divorce.
The remake, written by Tony McNamara, is described as a reimagining of the original, focusing on a seemingly perfect couple whose life unravels.
Both Cumberbatch and Colman have been involved in the project's development since 2017, with their production companies playing key roles.
Despite some interest, the announcement of the remake has been met with mixed reactions, with many questioning the necessity of revisiting the classic.