After early murmurs, it’s been confirmed that a remake of ‘The Bodyguard’ is happening.
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According to Variety, the wheels are officially in motion for a modern reimagining of the 1992 movie – which was led by Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
Set at Warner Bros, Tony nominee Matthew López has been tapped to write the new version of the romantic drama.
Lawrence Kasdan, Dan Lin, and Jonathan Eirich are all on-board as producers, while Nick Reynolds will serve as executive producer.
Kasdan notably was a writer-producer on the original film, which grossed over $400 million at the global box office and birthed the bestselling movie soundtrack of all time; a soundtrack that is home to Houston-sung classics such as ‘I Will Always Love You,’ ‘I Have Nothing,’ ‘Run to You,’ and ‘I’m Every Woman.’
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Hmm.
While we’re rarely as riled by remakes as some (because select stories hold cross-generational value), one of the key drivers of ‘The Bodyguard’ is unquestionably its music. Specifically, its Whitney Houston music.
The industry has yet to birth a voice as iconic and other-worldly as Whitney’s, which immediately puts this at a competitive disadvantage if the classic ‘Bodyguard’ songs are to feature.
If driving in the direction of all-new material (given that music is central to the story), it still has hurdles in front of it that some could argue could be insurmountable.
Time will tell. In the here and now, what are…
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But why? Who asked for this? Totally unnecessary! #FLOP
Why ruin what’s good?
There is no Whitney Houston of this generation
Told you. And
If they doing a remake they got the music. Covered,
Chile no. Can’t fix something that’s not broken They need to leave this legendary film tf alone
According to reports, whitney’s character is gonna be played by cardi
Allegedly
Camicky psycho fan gonna submit Cinderella as an audition tape. Still waiting for that bodyguard moment 😂😂😂😂 not gonna happen babe.
Gurl exactly. She’s an illegal flop with a flop soundtrack 💯💯
bad idea. either they completely rehaul the script or they’re gonna have trouble finding someone bold enough to fill Whitney’s role – the ones with talent will have enough sense to dodge this bullet
Angela Bassett played tina Turner she is not a singer…. who will play Kevin will a white man star Kevin was amazing he played the actual bodyguard
shout out to Kevin
It’ll prolly be Jennifer Hudson loud ass
LMAO don’t be salty, Ms Aiken!
The new movie should focus around Kevin Costner role
Nope. What would Whitney think ? Noticed they’re trying this mess now that she’s passed smh
When actors played Michael Jackson nobody said don’t do it . But since it’s. a beautiful Whitney film pressure is on
With all the creatives in Hollyweird and worldwide, these people can’t fund a new idea?
Whatever ideas they have for this remake, the original is too iconic with undoubtedly one of the greatest singers of all time as well as a soundtrack to match.
If they have money to throw behind a flop, let them
This is so stupid! Why?
I hope they hire Debra Wilson to play Crackney Houston part in the movie.
It’s going to star Ariana Grande with Michael B Jordan as the The Bodyguard.
Janelle Monae is my only choice to fill the spot Whitney played in TBG.