Reynolds to star in ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’ remake

Ryan Reynolds is set to star in and produce a remake of the 1974 action-comedy “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” at Amazon MGM Studios, working with screenwriters Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson through his Maximum Effort production companythewrap.

Shane Reid, who edited Reynolds’ 2024 film “Deadpool & Wolverine,” will make his directorial debut with the remake, which is expected to feature another high-profile star alongside Reynolds, with speculation pointing to a potential reunion with Hugh Jackmanthewrap.

The original 1974 film starred Clint Eastwood as a bank robber and Jeff Bridges as a young car thief in a heist-gone-wrong story, marking the directorial debut of Michael Cimino and earning Bridges an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actorthewrap.

Reynolds recently committed to playing the villain in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Eloise” and produced the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me,” while maintaining an extensive slate of upcoming projects including “Mayday,” “Dragon’s Lair,” and “Animal Friends”hollywoodreporter.

Ryan Reynolds to Star in ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’ Remake for Amazon MGM

Ryan Reynolds is venturing into crime-thriller territory with a remake of the 1974 cult classic “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” set to be developed at Amazon MGM Studios. The Deadpool star will lead the project while producing through his Maximum Effort banner, marking a departure from his typical comedic superhero fare.thewrap

Reynolds Assembles Creative Team for Directorial Debut

The remake will feature screenwriters Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson, the writing duo behind FX’s acclaimed “Fargo” Season 4, who will collaborate with Reynolds on the script. In a notable twist, Shane Reid—who served as editor on Reynolds’ record-breaking “Deadpool & Wolverine”—will make his directorial debut with the project. Reid’s previous editing credits include “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and “Saturday Night”.hollywoodreporter

The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news on November 7, confirming Reynolds is “eyeing to star” in the adaptation. While no co-star has been announced, industry speculation suggests a potential reunion with Hugh Jackman, following their chemistry in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which earned $1.338 billion worldwide to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.collider

Original Film’s Enduring Legacy

The 1974 original marked the directorial debut of Michael Cimino, who would later win an Academy Award for “The Deer Hunter”. Starring Clint Eastwood as a bank robber posing as a preacher and Jeff Bridges as a young car thief, the film follows the unlikely duo as they reunite with an old gang for another heist. Bridges earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.hollywoodreporter

Produced on a modest budget between $2.2 million and $4 million, “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” grossed $25 million domestically, ranking as the 18th highest-grossing film of 1974.wikipedia

Reynolds’ Expanding Slate

The announcement comes days after Reynolds signed on to play a villain in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Eloise,” directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino, with filming set to begin this month. The actor maintains first-look deals with both Paramount Pictures and 20th Television for his Maximum Effort Productions. Reynolds is also developing “Boy Band” with director Shawn Levy and has confirmed he’s writing a separate non-Marvel project to star alongside Jackman and Levy.whats-on-netflix

No release date has been announced for the “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” remake.yahoo