Remember the December 2008 rumors that Russell Brand could step into the role played by Dudley Moore in the comedic and buffoonish “Arthur” series that chronicled a spoiled rich manchild who believed his wealth allowed him the privilege of squealing and behaving like a infant at all times?
Well, according to Variety, the remake is on and screenwriter Peter Baynham, who co-wrote “Borat,” will be penning the script.
Lest you think this is some sell-out “Arthur” remake for the aughts, Larry Brezner, who produced the original films with Dudley Moore, and you know he has the beeeeest intentions (Ca-ching!)
– Other remakes in the works include “The Neverending Story,” which Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way productions is interested in. [THR] Isn’t ruining “War Games” enough?
– Lastly, producer Neal H. Moritz (“I Am Legend,” “Fast And Furious”) is trying to develop a “Total Recall” remake over at Columbia. The sci-fi original in 1990, of course starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as directed by Paul Verhoeven and does still contain some deliciously ridiculous delights. [THR]
Rodrigo Perez is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Playlist, which he launched in 2008. He has worked in entertainment journalism since 2000, including at MTV, and has written for SPIN, IndieWire, Pitchfork, Complex, Magnet, and various music, film, and entertainment publications over the past two decades.
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