Key Takeaways:
– Four projects, including a remake of ‘Rope', are lined up for David Fincher on Netflix.
– Morten Tyldum, known for ‘The Imitation Game', is also slated to direct the ‘Rope' remake.
– The new version of ‘Rope' will be produced by Davis Entertainment.
– There is no news about the cast or the screenplay writer as of now.
Hey buddies! Here's some exciting news for all the Hitchcock film remake enthusiasts. You know how there's always something new brewing in Hollywood, right? Well, this time, the buzz is all about the remake of the classic thriller ‘Rope' on Netflix. However, there seems to be a twist in the tale. David Fincher, who was initially set to direct the remake, might have some competition.
Fincher has a lot on his plate right now with four gripping projects under development at Netflix. The table includes interesting takes like ‘Bitterroot' – a good old western, ‘Squid Game: America' (can't wait for that one, right?), the ‘Chinatown' prequel series, and of course, the remake of Hitchcock's ‘Rope'. Looks like someone else might beat him to the punch on the last one.
And Who Is That Someone?
Well, the surprise contender is none other than Morten Tyldum, a name you might remember from the amazing film ‘The Imitation Game'. The InSneider reports that Tyldum is also attached to direct the intriguing remake of ‘Rope'. Ain't that a fun twist?
Tyldum, for those who don't know, is a highly acclaimed director, primarily recognized for his incredible work in the 2011 movie ‘Headhunters' and the eight-time Oscar-nominated ‘The Imitation Game'. However, his later venture ‘Passengers' in 2016, starring our beloved Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, didn't turn out to be a box office hit. But hey, everyone has off days, right?
Following the ‘Passengers' stumble, Tyldum took a break from feature films but kept his director's chair warm with some TV projects. He showed his magic in the ‘Jack Ryan' pilot for Amazon and the Apple TV+ series ‘Defending Jacob' (did you catch Chris Evans there?). Additionally, he directed the first three episodes of the streaming series ‘Silo' starring Rebecca Ferguson.
Rope: A Recap
Now, a short trip down memory lane for those unfamiliar with ‘Rope'. This gem is a Hitchcock classic where two guys try to convince themselves of having committed the perfect murder. How do they attempt to prove this? By hosting a dinner party just after strangling a former classmate to death. Sounds chilling and thrilling, doesn't it?
The Future of ‘Rope'
Even though Tyldum is attached to the ‘Rope' remake, we still don't have any solid news about the cast or whether the screenplay will be by Steven Knight, who had written a draft for the Netflix/Fincher version.
It's interesting to note that not just Fincher, but several directors like Rupert Goold had been eyeing this remake. However, with Tyldum possibly directing this project instead, fans are left a bit skeptical about the final outcome.
Remember guys, change is a part of life, and who knows? Tyldum might surprise us all with a captivating remake that leaves us on the edge of our seats. Let's watch this space for more exciting updates.
