Posted by Kirk in Action, Actors, Director, Movies, Remakes | 8 comments
Director Simon West Could be Directing Statham as ‘The Mechanic’
‘The Mechanic’ is one of those films that I regretted passing up for so long. However, just a few weeks back, i rectified that situation, and, now, I am proud to say I experienced the glory of some Bronson badassery.
However, word comes to us today from Production Weekly (via their Twitter posts) that director Simon West (‘Con Air’, ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’, and ‘When a Stranger Calls’) is in talks to direct a remake of ‘The Mechanic.’ The man set to fill Bronson’s shoes? None other than the equally badass Jason Statham.
These are the rumors, anyway. Screenwriting duties are in the court of Shane Salerno, who worked on the screenplay about ten years ago on another remake of a badass, ’70s film, ‘Shaft.’ While that remake wasn’t exactly all it probably should have been, I’m psyched to see what Statham can do with this role. Of course, if West takes the helm, the film will surely lose all of its grit and harshness for slick and stylish.
What do you think? As far as remakes go, is ‘The Mechanic’ that bad of a choice? Is Statham a good choice to fill the role? Do you think the remake will keep the original film’s ending? Let us know by commenting below!
Source: Production Weekly
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” Is Statham a good choice to fill the role?” definitely….yummy
Statham is the ONLY choice for that role, but you’ll be lucky to get him, he’s a busy man, and well loved.
Oh noes! Statham, while I do like him (ok, except for ‘The Bank Job’, but that wasn’t his fault), is an action guy. Bronson’s ‘Mechanic’ was not a big action guy. He was understated, methodical and deadly. Putting Jason Statham into this role will bend the movie far away from the original, more reboot than remake.
Is this going to be a remake of the Brunson classic or our we goingto be able to have sequels this time. This was one of my favorite Brunson roles and I guess they were not as creative as the crank team was at getting a sequel to the screen.
Tyrone, when was the last time you saw ‘The Mechanic’ Not much room for a sequel there.
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