Sylvester Stallone wants Walter Hill to Direct his Dark Comedy HEADSHOT

Earlier this week director Wayne Kramer was let go of the new Sylvester Stallone film project Headshot because of creative differences. Stallone said in a statement that, 

Initially, Mr. Kramer was hired to direct a dark comedy; however his vision was much darker and exceptionally more violent than how the project was originally conceived. It was decided that it would be better for everyone to move on and consequently Mr. Kramer was dismissed by producers earlier this week. There were no volatile clashes, it was simply a professional parting of the ways.

It looks like Stallone may have found Kramer's replacement in the director's chair. He has been meeting with Walter Hill (48 Hours, Warriors, Last Man Standing, Red Heat) about the possibility of taking on the directorial duties. Stallone seems to be excited about it.

I completely respect Walter's incredible body of work and hopefully this legendary director will become attached to the project.

The movie is scheduled to go into production before summer hits. Hill has made some great classic movies over the year, and it would be cool to see him jump on board a project like this. It seems like something he would be able to do very well.

The story follows Stallone's character as he teams with a young NYPD detective in a high-stakes investigation that leads from the dingy back alleys of New Orleans all the way to the power corridors of Washington, D.C. The unlikely duo, brought together by two vicious murders, take on all who stand in their way, and are willing to sacrifice everything to exact revenge.