They’ve been getting some reviews for their upcoming collaboration on THE EQUALIZER, but it looks like director Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington are to work together again on a remake of the classic western THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. While promoting ‘Equalizer’ over in Toronto at last week’s film festival, Fuqua confirmed that Washington has joined the production. Rumours are that Tom Cruise, Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman are also linked with the project, which will start filming sometime in the near future.
Fuqua first worked with Washington on the Oscar winning TRAINING DAY in 2001.
Fuqua explained why he enjoys working with the legendary American actor.
“Denzel’s all about the work…He’s all about the acting. He’s an actor. He’ll tell you himself, ‘I’m not a movie star, celebrity, something else, I’m an actor’…He steps on a set that’s what he is and that’s what he gives you…He gives his heart.”
John Lee Hancock has rewritten the remake, which saw a first draft being turned in by True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto. The film revolves around a Mexican peasant village that assembles seven gunfighters to help defend their homes. The original was an ensemble effort that brought together Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson.
More news as we get it. What do you think of this early casting?
Source: Assorted
