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)."
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