Apr 21, 2009 by Brian Gallagher

Simon West to Direct Jason Statham in The Mechanic Remake

It seems that that another remake is moving forward with Jason Statham under the hood. According to Production Weekly, Simon West is in negotiations to direct a remake of The Mechanic with Jason Statham to star.

The original 1972 film starred Charles Bronson as a contract killer ready to retire from the game when he takes on a young apprentice, played by Jan-Michael Vincent, when it becomes clear that they were double-crossed and have to survive.

It wasn't clear which studio this new remake was for and we'll surely keep you posted on any developments surrounding this remake.


Sources: Production Weekly

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Comments (6)

  1. claro2075

    no problem with statham, i think this would be cool

    3 years agoby @claro2075Flag

  2. Shelley

    Never saw the original so this will be like a new film to me, look forward to it.

    3 years agoby @shelleyFlag

  3. Newkill3000

    I don't really have a problem when they remake action flicks, because most of them can be good, although they'll never live up to the original. It's the horror remakes i hate.

    3 years agoby @newkill200Flag

  4. -comrade-

    I usually get mad about remakes, but this sounds pretty good.

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  5. Messenger

    Sounds good.

    3 years agoby @messengerFlag

  6. Newkill3000

    i remember the Mechanic. Bronson is the man. Curious to see how Statham will turn out.

    3 years agoby @newkill200Flag

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