Kevin Hart to Star in Remake of Korean Comedy EXTREME JOB
Universal Pictures has won the rights to the wildly popular Korean comedy Extreme Job, and Kevin Hart is lined up to play the lead role.
The film is about “a team of narcotics detectives who go undercover in a fried chicken joint to stake out an organized crime gang. But things take an unexpected turn when the detectives’ chicken recipe suddenly transforms the rundown restaurant into the hottest eatery in town.”
Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip) is set to adapt the screenplay, and Hart is producing from his HartBeat production banner. CJ Entertainment is also producing, and Francis Chung, head of U.S. Production had this to say about the collaboration:
“Once ‘Extreme Job’ became such a phenomenon in Korea, we knew we had to partner up with powerhouses for the U.S. version,” Chung said in a statement. “With Universal, Kevin Hart and Tracy Oliver on board, we know this project is in the savvy hands of hit-makers who turn films into cultural events.”
And Hart added:
“At Hartbeat, we are always seeking fun projects that tell a story for worldwide audiences, and we could not be more excited to be a part of this one,” Hart said in a statement. “Tracy Oliver is such an incredible writer who will surely bring this story to life. We are so thrilled to be working with Universal and CJ Entertainment, who’s still helping me achieve my goal of becoming a K-Pop star.”
I think this sounds like a great premise, and I will watch Kevin Hart in anything. He’s so hilarious! I am excited for this one, and I think it’s a no-brainer that will do really well.
Are you excited for Extreme Job?
via: TheWrap