Bruce Willis eyed for 'Death Wish' remake as 'The Grey' director Joe Carnahan exits
Helmer's next film might be 'Narco Sub' at Fox
Bruce Willis
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It looks like Bruce Willis and Joe Carnahan don't share the same "Wish."
Carnahan, the director of "The Grey" and "Narc," has reportedly exited Paramount-MGM's upcoming remake of "Death Wish," due to what Deadline calls "creative differences" over casting. Allegedly, the studios are looking at Willis for the lead role, while Carnahan had been eyeing a different, undisclosed, actor.
Charles Bronson played Paul Kersey in the 1974 original and its four sequels. Sylvester Stallone was previously attached to a remake that never got off the ground.
Willis, currently starring in "A Good Day to Die Hard," will next be seen in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation."
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With nothing officially on his plate, Carnahan may next direct the thriller "Narco Sub" at Fox. Written by David Guggenheim ("Safe House"), the film was originally slated to be directed by the late Tony Scott ("Top Gun," "True Romance").
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February 23, 2013 at 4:37PM EST Reply to CommentThe first time I saw the item about Carnahan exiting Death Wish because of the studio trying to shove Willis down his throat while he wanted someone else, I wondered if that someone else was Frank Grillo-- frequent Carnahan collaborator, slowly ascending & long-time working actor, but still nowhere near a big Hollywood leading name with guaranteed box office attached.
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February 23, 2013 at 6:28PM EST
February 23, 2013 at 10:43PM EST
February 23, 2013 at 11:13PM ESTjo
February 23, 2013 at 4:40PM EST Reply to Commentundisclosed actor being bryan cranston which would of bein great and perfect for a death wish film
Tom
February 24, 2013 at 5:16AM EST Reply to CommentChuck Norris for Death Wish remake.