"Seven Samurai" Japanese Theatrical Poster
Variety reports that British helmer Scott Mann has signed on to direct a remake of Japanese pic “Seven Samurai,” which is being produced by the Weinstein Co. and Japan’s Kurosawa Prods.
This is not the first remake of the film, as there was a Western take on it from the 60s called The Magnificent Seven, and a recent sci-fi anime take on it called Samurai 7.
Mann, who most recently helmed Robert Carlyle and Ving Rhames starrer “The Tournament” — which gained cult status on both sides of the pond — will help TWC develop the screenplay, which they hope to shoot later this year.
More details here. – Thanks to Sawred for the heads up.
Update: While I’m not sure if this is the same remake, or a different one, AICN notes an Afghanistan-based version of the film with Navy SEALS. Way of the Gun’s Christopher McQuarrie would be attached to the project. Thanks to @aicnanime for the tip.
