In case anyone is as obsessed with this debacle as I am...
Apparently Will Smith
passed on the role (as did Daniel Craig)... And right now it's currently on Josh Brolin's (
what???) plate.
Also, the director cap has been removed from Spielberg and placed on the head of Spike Lee.
As for our bad guy? Apparently Colin Firth (
WHAT???) was offered the role (PUKE) but it may be Clive Owen or Christian Bale who fulfills it.
slashfilm.com:
http://www.slashfilm.com/clive-owen-...ldboy-bad-guy/
Also, Lee claims that his ending will be "darker."
Says Lee:
Quote:
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The ending will be something that the audiences will all be…especially the fans of the original will be very happy with. In fact, some may consider it to be a bit darker.
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http://www.slashfilm.com/details-rev...ersion-oldboy/
"Darker"? REALLY?!
I'm a bit flummoxed at this claim, and it makes me want to barf.
At lease I do have some faith in Lee (over Spielberg), but honestly I don't understand how this movie can possibly be remade. :mad:
My only consolation is that I hope that this remake has filled the pockets of Chan Wook Park so that he can finance his next great film.