David Yates Will Direct Scarface Remake?

David Yates Will Direct Scarface Remake?

Looks like Universal’s planned Scarface remake is still in the works.

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By Selonian - Aug 03, 2013 05:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Action
Source: deadline.com

Deadline reports that Universal wants Harry Potter's David Yates to direct Universal’s planned remake/reboot of the famous Scarface franchise which spawned two movies, comic books from IDW, a novel from Dark Horse Comics’ imprint DH Press and two video games.



From the report:

"Understanding that, the studio according to my sources has been refining the script with several screenwriters and drafts while keeping all names and details under wraps. “Universal has been through a couple of drafts and now is very high on the current draft. The first stop is the director. This is before any conversations on talent or timing.” I’ve learned that the studio is in final talks with British director David Yates who directed the final four films in the Harry Potter film series (#s 5, 6, 7, and 8 from 2007-2011)."

What do you think about that?
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TopCat89
TopCat89 - 8/3/2013, 5:43 AM
Why....just why?

Any actor taking over the role after Al Pacino's performance is either very brave or desperate for work....
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/3/2013, 5:50 AM
well i won't be watching this.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/3/2013, 5:53 AM
Yes because I know Scarface from the comic series and video games...

Listen I've seen Twilight stuff posted on this site. You don't need a reason or correction to comic books to post Scarface. It's Scarface.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/3/2013, 5:59 AM
*connection
Killuminatic
Killuminatic - 8/3/2013, 6:12 AM
Why...just, WHY?!
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/3/2013, 7:22 AM
jessepostal
jessepostal - 8/3/2013, 8:04 AM
The Pacino Scarface was a reboot, remake, whatever you want to call it. You people are bitching about reboots and remakes yet this movie would not exist without them.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/3/2013, 10:12 AM
@ jessepostal

i agree,but its a remake by name only when oliver stone wrote the screenplay it was pretty much a different movie.
HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 8/3/2013, 11:55 AM
Remaking a remake of an original, sounds like something Hollywood would do.
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 8/3/2013, 12:02 PM
I don't believe anyone above are complaining about the "remake of a remake", i believe they are complaining about the remake of a classic, which consisted of a legendary performance by Pacino.

I know Scarface (1983) was itself a remake, my point was they nailed it, so why remake yet again?
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 8/3/2013, 3:02 PM
I be people are gonna say Mat Bomer and Armie Hammer for this movie too.
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 8/3/2013, 3:02 PM
bet*
jessepostal
jessepostal - 8/3/2013, 8:39 PM
@marvel72, its got a lot more in common than just the name. The basis of the story is exactly the same, just updated for the times.
erth2drew
erth2drew - 8/3/2013, 11:48 PM
movies have been re made since the early 1900's...I dont get why ppl dont like them...yes some should be left alone...but if its been remade for newer audience once. then why not again. There are a lot of older movies that i enjoy the new take on bc some old cinema is just not to my liking and reminds me of plays and the acting is subpar. i loed the remake of romeo and juliet by baz, some ppl know how to take an idea and make it better or display it better.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 8/6/2013, 10:33 AM
This is one of the worst tragedies in cinema history!

Scarface was a classic, De Palma's crowning jewel, and Pacino's second best performance(IMHO, behind Scent of a Woman). Also, the 30's Scarface with Paul Muni was amazing as well.

Could you imagine someone remaking The Godfather? Or Gone with the Wind? Or Casablanca? Certain things just should not be [frick]ed with.

Leave Tony Montana alone, let him rest in peace as part of the greatest drug movie of all time!
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