The Bodyguard remake is happening at Warner Bros.
The original 1992 movie The Bodyguard starred Kevin Costner as a Secret Service agent brought onto protect a singer (Whitney Houston) who fears for her life because of a dangerous stalker. Eventually, the Secret Service agent falls in love with the celebrity.
The new version of The Bodyguard will be revamped for today's digital age, with an Iraq War veteran taking on the bodyguard job, discovering that it is even more difficult to protect celebrities in the 21st Century. There is speculation that Rhianna may take over the role originated by Whitney Houston.
Dan Lin will produce the remake along with co-producer Mark Bauch. The producers are seeking a young singer with a worldwide following for the lead role. No production schedule was released for The Bodyguard at this time.
The Bodyguard grossed over $400 million worldwide during its theatrical run in 1992.
The Bodyguard was released November 25th, 1992 and stars Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, Ralph Waite, Tomas Arana, Michele Lamar Richards, Mike Starr. The film is directed by Mick Jackson.
The Bodyguard comes to theaters in 2013.
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angelheart1016
The original was a B rated action movie boosted with a ridiculous over-sang song...
But they were the biggest stars (Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston) at that period. Doing a remake with today's biggest stars might be a refreshing idea though...
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CUPID
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Leave it alone.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
DoubleR0522
Why ???... no need
1 year agoby @doubler0522Flag
Remy72883
bullsh*t
1 year agoby @remy72883Flag
skywise
seriously, what is happening in Hollywood. This has fail written all over it.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Newtron
There should be a rule, a law that states that a movie shant be remade until 30 years has passed.
1 year agoby @newtronFlag
Newtron
Booo
1 year agoby @newtronFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@corey, I haven't been able to stop laughing!!
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
ejk1
The only thing I remember about the original was the soundtrack that would just not die. As for this, well, they aren't remaking a classic, so perhaps they feel that they can improve upon it. Honestly, I don't think that would be hard. As for who is in it, I don't care; I have no intention of seeing this.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
Corey
@bawnian-dexeus: Reading that comment I thought you were serious for a second. lol. Then I realized I was an idiot cause' I so no such article and missed the joke down below. lol
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@incmob, It was reported yesterday that Rihanna was given the lead female role for The Bodyguard. Now its been confirmed that Christ Brown will be playing the role of the Bodyguard. Yea, that would be funny as hell.
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Corey
I didn't even like the original.
1 year agoby @coreyFlag
Photoman
F*cking remake again ???? Damn you Warner !!!
1 year agoby @photomanFlag
Dan
It'll be between Beyonce and Rihanna. And lol at @incmob... seriously.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
incmob
AWESOME... (fade in), roll credits...the bodyguard protects Rhianna, Rhianna bangs the bodyguard, the bodyguard gets herpes, then the bodyguard beats up Rhianna... end credits, (fade to black)... is this at all starting to sound familiar to anyone?
1 year agoby @incmobFlag
Bane5000
@moviegeek...Ittl probably be between her and Beyonce, cuz u know Beyonce has to get on any movie that has a singing lead female in it...Shell sing the same songs Whitney did in The Bodyguard and claim theyre her own songs :D
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
moviegeek
Ten bucks says it will star Jennifer Hudson.
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
Seawolf63
@bane5000 I believe there was a film released within the past year or two that was so similar to THE BREAKFAST CLUB it was obvious, but I cannot remember the title. I also recently read of another film titled BUMPED, which is essentially BREAKFAST CLUB in an airport. I am with you on these remakes... All hope does seem lost......................
1 year agoby @seawolf63Flag
Bane5000
@jimthar...Statham protecting Beyonce :]
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
MovieWiz001
...Why is everybody remaking the classics. Next thing you know, they'll be remaking JAWS or JURASSIC PARK!!!!! GEEZE!! Use what God gave you... A BRAIN to make up a story.
1 year agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Titanictom
IF it took place more than 110 yrs ago it wouldn't be MODERN-The original was only 19 yrs ago....DUH!!!!
1 year agoby @titanictomFlag
Jimthar
ten bucks says statham or butler get this part. anybody in?
1 year agoby @jimtharFlag
Bane5000
If i ever hear theyre gonna remake a movie like, for example, The Breakfast Club, ill lose all hope in film and cinema, imagine if they did..
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
CelluloidKid
ROFL!!!!
1 year agoby @celluloidkidFlag
Lautarous
Wow!
And make it 3D also (with Kevin Costner doing a cameo as the father of the new bodyguard)!
Sure . . . that really would make this "a must see film".
1 year agoby @LautarousFlag
Bane5000
Ok, dont see a reason why this has to be remade, its ok the way it is
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
Spectacularspidey24
@kman Exactly!
1 year agoby @spectacularspidey24Flag
Shnoopbop
Ugh...
1 year agoby @shnoopbopFlag
Ownsin
@K-Man a little show of respect can go a long way. We are all gentlemen here, and there is no need for using strong/offensive language.
1 year agoby @ownsinFlag
JasonKat
this movie wasnt chitty, most of the movies were not chitty, its the reboots/remakes that come out chitty. And wat makes it that way is the fact that they dont stick to the same story as the old1, they change em. like "clash of the titans" nightmare on elm street, halloween 2, lol, very few remakes did turn out good tho. The bodyguard is 1 of those films that should have been left alone. it came out AKA perfect. I ould have been VERY PLEASED if Costner (him self) returned for a part2, maybe 1 of those "im retired already" type of films where he getsan offer to protect sum1. and that sort of thing. Whitney doesnt have to return but can still make a small cameo, like maybe her winning an award or sum sort of thing,
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