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The 1993 film "The Fugitive," an adaptation of the 1960s television series of the same name, was a massive success, grossing over $360 million worldwide thanks to Harrison Ford's star power. Its exceptional script and technical prowess also earned it seven nominations at the 66th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, solidifying its status as one of the best TV-to-film adaptations. With such a stellar track record, continued remakes were inevitable.
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The success of "The Fugitive" later spawned a spin-off sequel, "U.S. Marshals," and even led to India and Japan acquiring rights for their own remakes. Hollywood, the original source, naturally continued to explore rebooting the franchise. Warner Bros. Pictures, for instance, hired "Broken City" screenwriter Brian Tucker in 2019 to develop a script for a new film. However, nearly seven years have passed since then with no further updates.
Now, recent reports from the entertainment outlet Giant Freakin Robot claim that Zendaya has received an offer to star in the new "The Fugitive" reboot, though it's unclear if she has accepted. Giant Freakin Robot emphasized the high credibility of this information. Details regarding the director or whether the screenwriter has changed remain unknown. However, one thing is certain: matching or surpassing the high bar set by Harrison Ford's iconic version will be a significant challenge.
via： Giant Freakin Robot