Doug Liman Circling Warner Bros' The Cannonball Run Reboot

A reboot of the classic 1980s action - comedyThe Cannonball Runis still on its manner , andEdge of Tomorrowdirector Doug Liman is in former negotiation to direct . An update of the original movie has been long in developing at Warners Bros. , with several star and filmmaker having been previously attached . However , it seems the studio apartment is now look at Liman as their potential helmer .

The firstCannonball Runmovie released in 1981 and contained a riches of comedy and natural action talent from that earned run average , let in Burt Reynolds , Dean Martin , Roger Moore , and Jackie Chan . point by ex - stuntman Hal Needham , it was heavy on slapstick humor and elaborate fomite stunts . It went on to become one of the biggest boxwood - office earners of that year , just behindStripesandSuperman II . There was a continuation in 1984 which once again starred Reynolds , but was n’t such a strike . An intended second sequel was shot in 1989 , but was renamedCannonball Fever(aka : Speed Zone ) when Reynolds declined to take part . Ever since , The Fast and The Furiousseriously reignite interest in car - based action flick in the 2000s and 2010s , so Warner Bros. has been attempting to get a reboot off the ground for quite some time .

Deadlinereports that Doug Liman is now in other lecture with Warner Bros. to direct theirCannonball Runre - imagining , which could be a possible head start for a fresh franchise . The previous director that was in public lecture for the project was Rawson Marshall Thurber ( Skyscraper ) , who described his signify vision of the film asbeingFast & FuriousmeetsOcean ’s Eleven . That reading of the movie was scripted byNight at the MuseumwritersThomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant , and it ’s empathise that Liman will still go from that screenplay , albeit with possible rewrites and a new film writer if necessary , as long as he signs to head , of track .

Thurber apparently walked aside from the undertaking since a deal was never finalise , butThe Cannonball Runremake has lead a long line of stars and directors drop behind behind it . George Clooney and Guy Ritchiewere earlier rumored to be joining forces for a yield in 2011 . And prior to Thurber ’s amour , a remaking was due to bewritten and directed byMen in Black 3writerEtan Cohen in 2016 . But , as none of those project lead to an actual product commencement , hopefully , Liman ’s involvement will get the wheel turning once again .

Liman has obviously shown the ability to control frantic activity sequences and sheer spectacle , with his old production likeEdge of TomorrowandMr . and Mrs. Smith . He ’s a very interesting choice for the role , and if he does helm it , it will be challenging to see how he handles the fabric . The natural outlook is for a star - filled romp , with as many spectacular vehicular stunts as feasible . However , as the dealership itself is based on the literal Cannonball Baker Sea - To - skin - Sea Memorial Trophy Dash , a note of realism could pussyfoot into the story . In the meantime , Liman ’s next film on the agenda isChaos Walking , which give up in March 2019 , meaningThe Cannonball Runreboot is still a few years off .