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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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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