Al Pacino Supports the SCARFACE Remake
Earlier this week Universal Pictures hired Straight Outta Compton writer Jonathan Herman to rewrite the script for their upcoming remake of Scarface. The initial drafts of the script were written by Paul Attanasio (Donnie Brasco) and David Ayer (Suicide Squad).
The movie will be developed by Chilean director Pablo Larrain (No), and the star of the original movie, Al Pacino, is in support of the remake. When asked about the remake news at the premiere of his new film Danny Collins, he said,"Oh, it's fine,” and that he thought the studio's plans were ”interesting." He went on to explain that remakes are just a part of Hollywood:
"It's part of what we do. We remake things. I may remake a movie I saw recently. I can't say what it is. It's about 50 years old."
So one of the most talented actors who has ever lived has accepted Hollywood's fascination with remaking things. This will be the third time that Scarface has been adapted for the big screen, and it will follow a Mexican lead set in present-day Los Angeles. The character will keep the first name of Tony from the Brian De Palma version, but will have a different last name.
Source: THR