Universal Pictures is meeting with writers to develop a new Scarface
The studio is currently seeking out writers for a new take, which would include the gangster elements found in the original 1932 Scarface and the 1983 remake which starred Al Pacino in his legendary turn as gangster Tony Montana.
It is not known where this new version of Tony Montana will hail from. The original Scarface featured Paul Muni's Tony Camonte as an Italian immigrant who rises through the ranks of the Chicago criminal underworld, while the remake featured Al Pacino's Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who went from rags to riches by muscling in on the Miami cocaine trade.
Ironically, Universal may encounter the same kind of negative reaction with this new version that they faced when remaking the 1932 Scarface, which was directed by Howard Hawks. Despite the initial negative backlash, the Scarface remake went on to become a classic. However, it isn't clear how the movie-going public will react to a new version.
Scarface was released in 1932 and stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon, George Raft, Vince Barnett, Boris Karloff. The film is directed by Howard Hawks, Richard Rosson.
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RyanMoranMita
NO WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS DO NOT REMAKE SCARFACE AL PACINO WAS THE BEST TONY MONTANA
8 months agoby @RyanMoranMitaFlag
Toxic
I really don't think the movie-going public is going to react positively towards the new version. I really think they should just leave this project alone.
8 months agoby @ToxicFlag
slysnide
@addiction-non-fatal: Totally agree man. The plot elements may be the same, but using that same name will only hurt the project, and is a waste of time anyway with so many other gangster stories they could be telling.
However, as for all the sellout comments, both "Scarface" films were rags to riches to death stories which epitomized the american dream, if not in the right fashion. Adapting it again from another immigrant's view is pointless if the same plot is adapted. But if they change the plot elements, but retain the basic idea of rags to riches to death, then something can be made of it.
8 months agoby @slysnideFlag
slyjai
Hey Hollywood!!! It appears u have run-out of new ideas 4 movies!!!! Try this on4 size, I dare u 2 remake/reboot evry movie ever released throughout the 80'S!!!! U flaming morons!!!! Stop doing this crap!!!!
8 months agoby @slyjaiFlag
ADDICTION NON-FATAL
@kataklysmchild Ist of all, if it's not a f*cking remake or sequel, then why do they feel the need to even involve the name Scarface in their story? Bottomline, it's not going to be a remake, or sequel but what Hollywood likes to refer to as a "Reboot." So don't be calling us a bunch of f*cking babies! You f*cking *sshole! @checkmate1720 You're absolutely right on the money! They'll probably get Adrian Brody for the lead, no surprise there...Lol!
8 months agoby @addiction-non-fatalFlag
Checkmate1720
@kataklysmchild, My tampon had gun powder and acid on it when I made my comment and I left it in. How about your tampon?
8 months agoby @checkmate1720Flag
KataklysmChild
Please remove your tampon before commenting,thank you.God,what a bunch of f*cking babies on here commenting!!!
8 months agoby @kataklysmchildFlag
Checkmate1720
You gotta push it to the limit! Yeah F'd in the 'A' is what this movie will be! This time it will be about a Jewis imagrant named Tony Schwartz that rises through the ranks in the L.A. California underworld. I'll pass!
8 months agoby @checkmate1720Flag
Jay.A.Ottley
Erm simples, just merge the 2 together and based it partially around the original story.
8 months agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Steph Scott
I'll tell you what the movie going public will think of this, shall i? Scarface is an all time classic, the movie soundtrack is probs one of the best, classic 80s!! I dont care if this is a retelling or a remake or a prequel, im not impressed!! Leave my all time fav film alone Hollywood. Come up with some new feckin ideas!! x
8 months agoby @steph-xFlag
KataklysmChild
F*ck people,chill the f*ck out!!!It's not a f*cking remake or a sequel.Why does this bother you when the the 83 version itself was a revision of the 1932 original!I'm actually looking foward to this!
8 months agoby @kataklysmchildFlag
ADDICTION NON-FATAL
F*CK YOU HOLLYWOOD!
8 months agoby @addiction-non-fatalFlag
skywise
@bawnian-dexeus =P
8 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise Nice
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
skywise
I think that the Scarface of OUR generation is too ingrained in our culture. If this is just another rags to riches thru crime movie why not try something like United States Gangster.
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8 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@mka47 "I'm out of order? You're out of Order!"
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Mka47
My god! I have never seen a bigger bunch of whiners in my life. "This isn't a remake or a sequel". They are just using the name Scarface. Its not going to be about Tony Montana. there will probably be no Cubans in the movie. Hell, it might not even be about cocaine. "Tony Camonte as an Italian immigrant who rises through the ranks of the Chicago criminal underworld, while the remake featured Al Pacino's Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who went from rags to riches by muscling in on the Miami cocaine trade." As you can see from the quote its simply a rags to riches movie with gangster elements. This plot has been used a million times. I'm sure none of you were complaining when American Gangster came out, which is basically the same thing. Here's a novel idea why don't you wait to see where this goes before you star getting your titti*s in a twist. Oh and FYI, Anders, the '83 Scarface isn't that great.
8 months agoby @mka47Flag
incmob
i will tell you how they will react movieweb... "See this... My dick... hollywoods mouth..." i think you get the point!
8 months agoby @incmobFlag
thrashnasty190
Hollywood, go f*ck yourselves.
8 months agoby @thrashnasty190Flag
angelheart1016
Not a sequel or remake ? Why call it Scarface then ?...I think they just remake the title. haha..
8 months agoby @angelheart1016Flag
Ebonsoul
Certain films have shaped entire genres, have carved out a niche in our collective film histories. I say hands off those films. . no remaking Scarface, Full Metal Jacket, Alien, Blade Runner. Im sure everyone has their own list of great "Hands Off" films. . but another Scarface movie seems like a grab for money. What could possibly be added to the story?
8 months agoby @ebonsoulFlag
Daveactor7
@ejk1 amen lol
8 months agoby @daveactor7Flag
ejk1
In all honesty, I think Pacino's Scarface is the most overrated film of all-time. I'll even say his performance is vastly overrated. I do find it hilarious that more people are upset this than the fact that A Star is Born is being remade for a third time, with Beyonce no less (you know, whenever she is ready to film after her pregnancy).
8 months agoby @ejk1Flag
ChiRep_1
So It's not a remake or a sequel?? And it can't be a prequel. Hmmmmmm...... That could only mean that it must be a live play!!! No reason to panic guys I solved our dilemma. :)
But on a serious note, this is horsesh*t.
8 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Next thing you know, The Godfather will be remade
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Pjwolsker
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8 months agoby @pjwolskerFlag
Tmontana
nooo!
8 months agoby @tmontanaFlag
CelluloidDreams
new version of Scarface....why!?!?!
8 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
Dan
@thedude-abides I had to say something. Also tired of classics being diminished in stature.
8 months agoby @dan1Flag
darksektor1971
OK...now you can say...HOLLYWOOD IS CRAZY....and the rest is BULLSH*T!
8 months agoby @darksektor1971Flag