Will Smith In Talks To Star In Spielberg's 'Oldboy'

Legendz · 11-10-2008, 02:55 PM

Hollywood’s top actor and famed rapper Will Smith is in talks with director Steven Spielberg to star in a new movie titled Oldboy.

The movie, which is a remake of a 2003 Korean film by the same name, centers around a man who is kidnapped and held in a dilapidated jail cell for 15 years.

The plot takes a turn when Smith’s character is freed, given a cell phone and set on a path to discover who framed him, so he can seek revenge.

According to reports, Spielberg is looking for a writer for the film, which was originally directed by Chan wook-Park and is currently in the developmental stages.

The original movie was penned by Garon Tsuchiya and is based on the comic by Nobuaki Minegishi.

Oldboy is part of Parks’ "trilogy of vengeance" films which includes Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.

No release date is available for Oldboy.

In related news, Smith was recently voted the most popular personality in the United States by survey’s conducted by industry trade Parade and popular TV show Entertainment tonight.

"I think a large part of why I've been successful is that I have, essentially, a white-collar career with a blue-collar mentality. I can never really relax. I'm always waiting to see what's next," Smith said.

Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, George Clooney and Brad Pitt were all runners up.

Source: allhiphopa

Cropped_Stunts · 11-10-2008, 03:01 PM

One of my fave movies...is about to be Summer Blockbustered to death...Let's hope they keep the same spirit...

D_D_D_D_David · 11-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Even spielberg is doing remakes? Nobody is smart enough to create their own anymore.

g-unit-soldier1987 · 11-10-2008, 03:55 PM

will smith keep getting that big money

GMNRecordsCT3 · 11-10-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_D_D_D_David

Even spielberg is doing remakes? Nobody is smart enough to create their own anymore.

^^^ wat he said

THA WEATHA MAN · 11-11-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-unit-soldier1987

will smith keep getting that big money

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

ThankGod ForCrack · 11-11-2008, 07:17 AM

No fucking way

i dont know how to feel about this cause no1 will beat the original

Hannibal Glock · 11-11-2008, 01:06 PM

smh @ Spielberg, although I love his movies to death

MrCatchaTemper · 11-11-2008, 01:48 PM

uhhh didnt the original have pedo shit in it?? wtf

L.Smalls · 11-11-2008, 01:55 PM

never watched the original
i'll check the remake though

11-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
Legendz Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,735 Repped: 877 Repped 9,264 Times in 1,395 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	Will Smith In Talks To Star In Spielberg's 'Oldboy' Will Smith In Talks To Star In Spielberg's 'Oldboy' Hollywood’s top actor and famed rapper Will Smith is in talks with director Steven Spielberg to star in a new movie titled Oldboy. The movie, which is a remake of a 2003 Korean film by the same name, centers around a man who is kidnapped and held in a dilapidated jail cell for 15 years. The plot takes a turn when Smith’s character is freed, given a cell phone and set on a path to discover who framed him, so he can seek revenge. According to reports, Spielberg is looking for a writer for the film, which was originally directed by Chan wook-Park and is currently in the developmental stages. The original movie was penned by Garon Tsuchiya and is based on the comic by Nobuaki Minegishi. Oldboy is part of Parks’ "trilogy of vengeance" films which includes Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance. No release date is available for Oldboy. In related news, Smith was recently voted the most popular personality in the United States by survey’s conducted by industry trade Parade and popular TV show Entertainment tonight. "I think a large part of why I've been successful is that I have, essentially, a white-collar career with a blue-collar mentality. I can never really relax. I'm always waiting to see what's next," Smith said. Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, George Clooney and Brad Pitt were all runners up. Source: allhiphopa Last edited by J-Banks; 11-10-2008 at 03:30 PM. Reason: added source

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Cropped_Stunts Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 667 Repped: 261 Repped 49 Times in 11 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	One of my fave movies...is about to be Summer Blockbustered to death...Let's hope they keep the same spirit...

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ThankGod ForCrack Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland UK Posts: 4,579 Repped: 55 Repped 101 Times in 75 Posts Neg Reps: 91 Neg Repped at 62 Times in 57 Posts	No fucking way i dont know how to feel about this cause no1 will beat the original

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