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Michael Bay to remake cult-classic action film The Raid for Netflix
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11 Jan 2022, 12:01
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Something tells us it’ll be explosions galore in this latest Hollywood remake.
Michael Bay is teaming up with The Hitman’s Bodyguard director Patrick Hughes to remake fan-favourite action flick The Raid for Netflix.
According to Deadline, Michael, famous for his high-octane movies such as Transformers and Armageddon, will produce the flick while Patrick will direct.
The original 2011 Indonesian film was written by Welshman Gareth Evans, and starred Iko Uwais as a rookie SWAT member trapped in a high-rise apartment building run by ruthless drug lord Tama Riyadi.
The film was praised by critics and action fans alike, and quickly spawned an equally beloved sequel in 2014.
Hollywood has been desperate to have remake rights since the film's release over 10 years ago, with Patrick tapped to direct the flick all the way back in 2014.
At one point, both Chris and Liam Hemsworth were reportedly being eyed up for roles in the thriller, but production had been pushed back until 2015, where both Frank Grillo and Taylor Kitsch were being also touted as the movie’s leads.
Now seven years later, Patrick has picked up where he left off and with Michael by his side, we have no doubt this new version of the film will be all guns blazing.
This version will seemingly take the action state-side, with Philadelphia's drug-infested ‘Badlands’ being the setting for the undercover DEA task force to try and catch an elusive kingpin.
Producers, XYZ Films, told Deadline: “We’re incredibly excited about Patrick’s unique vision for this film. It’s a distinctly original take on the material, which promises to pay great respect to the original film while also bringing a fresh approach and perspective that will set its own course in the action genre.”
There’s currently no release date for this latest small-screen blockbuster, but we reckon the mammoth team up of these two iconic action directors will mean the final result will be worth the wait.
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