Warner Bros. Confirms 'The Bodyguard' Remake With Director Sam Wrench

The 1992 romantic thriller will be reimagined with a new screenplay by Jonathan A. Abrams, while casting decisions remain pending.

Warner Bros. has officially announced a remake of the 1992 hit film 'The Bodyguard,' which originally starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
Sam Wrench, known for directing the concert film 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' has been tapped to helm the project, marking his transition to narrative filmmaking.
Jonathan A. Abrams, who wrote the screenplay for 'Juror No. 2,' will pen the script for the remake, succeeding earlier development efforts dating back to 2011.
Casting for the remake is yet to be announced, with high expectations surrounding the selection of leads to match the legacy of the original stars.
The original film was a massive success, earning $411 million globally and producing a Grammy-winning soundtrack featuring iconic songs like 'I Will Always Love You.'