Ryan Reynolds to star in 'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot' remake
What's the story
Ryan Reynolds is set to star in a remake of the 1974 crime-thriller classic, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, per The Hollywood Reporter. Screenwriters Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson have been confirmed for the project, along with Shane Reid making his directorial debut. The film follows a bank robber and a street thief who team up for a bank heist.
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Original 'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot' (1974) cast and crew
The original Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, released in 1974, starred Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges as a bank robber and a street thief. Other notable cast members included George Kennedy, Geoffrey Lewis, Burton Gilliam, Gary Busey, Catherine Bach, Dub Taylor, Bill McKinney, and more. Meanwhile, the original movie served as the directorial debut of Michael Cimino.
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Other projects in the pipeline for Reynolds
Apart from the Thunderbolt and Lightfoot remake, Reynolds has also signed on for a live-action adaptation of Eloise. The project is based on Kay Thompson's popular children's book series. His other recent projects include IF, The Adam Project, and Deadpool & Wolverine.