For action lovers, The Raid was a slice of gold.
One of the best action films ever made is set to be remade and the film has been in the work for years and years and finally, we have our director.
Patrick Hughes, director of action hits such as The Expendables 3, The Hitman’s Bodyguard series with Ryan Reynolds and the recent The Man from Torronto (2022) is set to direct this remake. He is a great Australian talent with a sharp eye for action set pieces.
The director of the original, Gareth Evans, is set to produce the film alongside the king of explosions Michael Bay. Patrick Hughes will be writing the script alongside Boss Level’s writer, Adam G. Simon, who also wrote the underrated Man Down and Netflix’s Point Blank with Frank Grillo.
James Beaufort will also be working in the script department, concluding his involvement with Patrick Hughes for a third time after his involvement in the Hitman series.
An evermore impressive addition is Frank Torres who will be joining as the stunt coordinator, whose previous work speaks for itself. Films he has worked on include The Revenant, A Star is Born, Terminator Dark Fate, Interstellar and several more.
3 production companies have joined the fight including Range Media, WarParty Films and XYZ Films….and Netflix is set to release and distribute the film on their streaming service. This could be good news for audiences as chilling in the comfort of their home could mean less stress and money for going out.
As commented by the production crew, “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.”
The film is set to shoot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the ideal location for this source material. It would be interesting to see what Patrick Hughes will bring to the film considering he usually likes to blend comedy with action, whereas The Raid in 2011 wasn’t particularly funny but extremely graphic.
For those who haven’t seen the original, it’s a must see with some of the best action ever filmed, a thrill ride from beginning to end with a touch of horror. Check out the trailer down below.
The film doesn’t have a release date but its heading straight into pre-production. I expect a release date sometime next year.
Are you excited for this remake or is it doomed to fail?
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