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[inm8num2]

http://collider.com/escape-from-new-york-charlie-hunnam/

Yup, we’re still talking about that Escape From New York remake. Folks have been trying to make this thing for years now, but after all this time, it doesn’t seem like they’ve gotten anywhere closer to actually making it happen. However, if this new rumor turns out to be true, perhaps that could change soon.

There’s a reporting floating around out there claiming that even though there’s still no director attached, Silver Pictures and StudioCanal are making moves and have their eye on Charlie Hunnam, Jon Bernthal and Dan Stevens to portray the new Snake Plissken. Hit the jump for more on the Escape From New York remake.

Hunnam is apparently the top choice, though with potential commitments to Guy Ritchie's King Arthur saga and Pacific Rim 2 scheduling might be an issue.

Also noteworthy is how the film will reportedly focus on a team element and elevate the roles of the supporting players.

Plissken’s team consists of Mina, a warzone journalist framed for murder and living in the shadows of New York as a scavenger; Cabbie, a schizophrenic travel guide who serves as comic relief; Gareth, the last surviving member of the President’s security detail who harbors a dangerous secret; and The Brain, Plissken’s former partner-in-crime who left him to die after a botched robbery.

Escape from New York is one of my favorite action movies, so if it is indeed remade I hope they can find a way to do justice to the original but also put an interesting spin on it.

More reading:

http://www.slashfilm.com/escape-new-york-wishlist/
http://www.starlog.com/starlog-exclusive-who-will-escape-from-new-york-in-team-based-remake/

 

[plasmawave]

The guy on the left looks the most kurt russell.

 

[888]

I vote none of those guys

 

[Ninja Scooter]

The guy from Sons of Anarchy is the worst goddamn actor/

 

[- J - D -]

Just get Kiefer Sutherland to play Snake.

 

[Sub_Level]

Just get Kiefer Sutherland to play Snake.

Yes.

 

[triplestation]

Get huge Jackman

 

[plasmawave]

Get huge Jackman

Is that what people call him these days?

 

[speculawyer]

I'll allow it. Escape from NY was a pretty damn cheesy flick so a re-make really could improve upon it.

Generally, I hate remakes. But if the original is flawed and the concept really could be done better . . . then go for it.

Edit: Don't make a re-make of Escape from LA . . . that was hopelessly bad.

 

[triplestation]

Is that what people call him these days?

Do you prefer Logan instead

 

[geomon]

Oh god no.

 

[Parakeetman]

Hmm big NOPE from me with those 3 choices... :/

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

They should get Last Uchiha. Dude is trying to Escape from Caracas.

 

[WAR recon zero]

KILL IT

 

[Deadbeat]

I vote the fourth option.

KILL IT

 

[Snake]

I guess out of those options I could tolerate Shane the most, but really, nah. Try again.

 

[Mission]

After 5 minutes of thought I've come up with Norman Reedus as the only guy who can save this idea of a remake.

... huh and that wasn't even because of the connection to Shane.

 

[FTF]

Do you prefer Logan instead

You wrote huge.

Also, don't like any of those three and just no to this whole thing.

 

[Brakke]

This time for their hellish dystopian police state, they can film in North St Louis instead of East.

Spoiler

 

[B-Dubs]

None of those choices is any good.

 

[Krev]

I thought you were dead.

 

[knirk]

Daniel Radcliffe would be perfect for the role.

 

[midramble]

David Hayter.

Already voice acts for the guy who was originally a knock of of Plissken.

That way he still gets to play a snake.

Just give him an eyepatch.

 

[B-Dubs]

Daniel Radcliffe would be perfect for the role.

The sad part is he's a better choice than any of the three they're considering. Give him some stubble, a few hair extensions and an eye patch and it'd work.

 

[J-Rock]

Tough role to cast. I could Idris Elba pulling it off.

 

[Alucrid]

if he doesnt have luscious locks of hair then fuck this movie

 

[B-Dubs]

Tough role to cast. I could Idris Elba pulling it off.

I was wondering how long that would take.

 

[zma1013]

I know the perfect person. Old kurt russel.

 

[zoozilla]

Kurt Russell is a hard act to follow.

I mean, he's somehow the one of the baddest of badasses to ever appear on a movie screen - and yet, with his luscious locks of hair and piercing baby blues, he's also a goddamn beautiful man.

The Russ is one of a kind, man. One of a kind.

 

[Volimar]

Norman Reedus or bust.

 

[JDSN]

Give the role to Shane, dude from Pacific Rim is the worst.

 

[Akahige]

Why the fuck are studios and directors now pining to cast Jax from SoA in their movies?

The guy is just not good, is he really nice and relaxed to be around on set like Keanu?

 

[MacNille]

No! We don't need a remake of this film!

 

[MarkMclovin]

Shia LeBeouf or gtfo.

 

[Strike]

Shia LeBeouf or gtfo.

Why not go for Michael Cera while you're at it.

 

[UltraMagnanimous]

Dan Stevens. WTF? I've heard it all now.

 

[DarkFlow]

Let's make him a woman, or have Idris Elba do it.

 

[Rastafarian42]

Let's make him a woman, or have Idris Elba do it.

Who would be a good woman ?

 

[Replicant]

They better bulk up if they get the role.

Get huge Jackman

I like this post.

 

[Nokterian]

Yeah..no Kurt Russell is the only Snake Plissken. Same thing they did again with Total Recall remake and Robocop not gonna work.

 

[Ratrat]

Dan Stevens is a great actor but a horrible choice for this.

Let's make him a woman, or have Idris Elba do it.

It was called Doomsday.

 

[Abounder]

Karl Urban. Although he might actually be too expensive compared to the actors in the OP...

 

[knirk]

Who would be a good woman ?

Jaimie Alexander, Gina Carano or Jennifer Morrison would work imho.

 

[Dr.Acula]

Who would be a good woman ?

Gina Carano!

 

[Resilient]

Just get Kurt Russell to do it again. Seriously WTF is this shit. These guys all stink.

 

[Clydefrog]

Sam Rockwell

 

[ChosenPredator]

get Joe Manganiello to do it

 

[Gonzalez]

Am I the only one that enjoys the theme song, and ending of L.A., more than New York? Also the playing Basketball to save your life scene surprisingly works better than the wrestling death match from New York.

 

[DeathyBoy]

I thought you'd be taller.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

I don't understand the point of remaking perfection.

Guys, let's remake the Mona Lisa and pretend it can be nearly as good or significant as the original.