Classic western High Noon getting a modern day remake
The reworking will be set on the border between Texas and Mexico
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Your support makes all the difference.With Antoine Fuqua's remake of John Sturges' 1960 ensemble The Magnificent Seven on the cusp of arrival, Hollywood is looking to another classic western for inspiration - a modern day reworking of High Noon is in the early stages of development at Relativity Media.
Fred Zinnemann's western starred Gary Cooper in the Oscar-winning role of Will Kane, a town marshal forced to face a gang of vengeful killers.
Relativity Media's co-CEO Dan Brunetti said: “High Noon is one of the most iconic films of all time. I’m honoured to be a part of modernising this timeless story, and bringing it to a new generation.”
The project will be set on the border between Texas and Mexico; Karen Kramer, the wife of original High Noon producer Stanley, will develop it alongside Stephen S Jaffe.
Relativity Media - whose past credits include The Social Network and Captain Phillips - was saved from bankruptcy by Kevin Spacey earlier on this year.
The Magnificent Seven remake has received mixed critical reception; it stars Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Haley Bennett and Chris Pratt in the role made famous by Steve McQueen.
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