Overview
- Reynolds is attached to produce through Maximum Effort and is eyeing the lead role, according to trade reports.
- Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson are collaborating on the screenplay with Reynolds involved in the writing process.
- Shane Reid, an editor on Deadpool & Wolverine, is set to make his feature directorial debut on the remake.
- The 1974 original marked Michael Cimino’s directing debut and starred Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges, who earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination.
- The project remains in early development with no additional casting, production timeline, or release details; The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news, later corroborated by Deadline and TheWrap.