Even though filmmaker David Cronenberg previously said he's not into remaking films, he is now heading into development of a reboot of this own classic movie "The Fly" from 1986. Fox will back the project.
The 1986 version of "The Fly" is itself a remake of Kurt Neumann's 1958 flick. It brought in $40 domestically and starred Jeff Goldblum as a scientist who transforms into a fly. Geena Davis co-starred.
I'm usually not in favor of remakes, but I believe Cronenberg is just a terrific filmmaker. I know it's way too early to tell where this project could be heading, but I'm somewhat excited he's doing this instead of someone else.
Cronenberg recently delivered the amazing "Eastern Promises" and "A History of Violence." He's set to direct the big-screen adaptation of Robert Ludlum’s political thriller “The Matarese Circle.”
He's also planning an "Eastern Promises" sequel, and he's also set to develop and direct the big-screen adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel "Cosmopolis."
Source: Risky Biz Blog