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Spike Lee Confirmed To Direct Oldboy Remake |
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Monday, 11 July 2011 12:46 |
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It was rumored already last week, but I think many thought it seemed a bit far fetched. Well, after a 3 year hiatus Spike Lee will indeed helm the American remake of the Chan-Wook Park classic.
Los Angeles (July 11, 2011) – Mandate Pictures announced today that Spike Lee (Inside Man) will direct OLDBOY, a remake of the highly-acclaimed South Korean film. Mark Protosevich has adapted the screenplay and will co-produce. Roy Lee and Doug Davison (The Departed, The Grudge) will produce. The film is a Vertigo Entertainment/40 Acres & A Mule Production. Mandate President Nathan Kahane will executive produce.
“It’s a great honor to put this special project into the hands of such a gifted writer and iconic director,” said Kahane.
OLDBOY tells the story of a man who is kidnapped and imprisoned on his daughter’s birthday. For fifteen years, he is held captive, and, upon his release, must begin his journey Read more: |
