Will Hollywood star Keanu Reeves and Don Lee share the screen in the same film?
On October 20 (local time), the American film trade outlet The Hollywood Reporter reported that "Keanu Reeves is in talks to star in Paramount Pictures' remake of 'The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil.'"
The outlet added, "Keanu Reeves is set to appear alongside Don Lee, the lead actor of the original film. Don Lee will reprise the same role in this remake."
"The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil" is an American remake of the 2019 Korean film of the same name. James Wan, renowned for the "Saw" and "The Conjuring" franchises, will direct, while Don Lee will serve as both producer and lead star. Keanu Reeves' casting is nearing finalization, though his specific role has not been disclosed.
"The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil" is a crime action film that follows an organized crime boss (Don Lee), who survives an unexpected attack by a serial killer, teaming up with a detective determined to catch the culprit as they pursue serial killer K. The original film was invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival and was sold to 104 overseas countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and France.
In South Korea, it was released in May 2019 and drew 3.36 million moviegoers nationwide.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
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