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David Cronenberg Remaking The Fly... Again?

Source:THR Risky Biz Blog
September 24, 2009


This seems quite unexpected. David Cronenberg is set to revisit his 1986 classic remake of The Fly by developing a new reboot of the film with Fox, directing and potentially writing the update.

Based upon the 1958 sci-fi classic by Kurt Neumann, Cronenberg remade The Fly with Jeff Goldblum in the lead as Seth Brundle, an eccentric scientist who, after an experiment with teleportation goes awry, is transformed into a fly. Geena Davis starred as Goldblum's love interest and partner, Veronica. FX artist Chris Walas directed a follow-up in 1989 which took place directly after the events of the first film and starred Eric Stoltz and Daphne Zuniga.

Although it's early in the development process, it'll be interesting to see how Cronenberg tackles The Fly for a second time. After all, his 1986 version is often cited as one of the best examples of a horror remake. And he did dabble with The Fly on stage by directing an opera both in Paris and Los Angeles last year. We'll keep you posted when we hear more!

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Posted by: CCR on September 24, 2009 at 07:43:54

not a big remake fan, but...if cronenberg is in charge, i say why the f ck not?! i would love 2 see his take on his take a quarter of a century later...could be epic!!

Posted by: Mass on September 24, 2009 at 11:50:26

Im excited to see what he does with it second time round.

But honestly, who else could play Brundle but Jeff Goldblum??

First person to say Johnny Depp gets shot.

Posted by: Ryan on September 24, 2009 at 13:07:49

Im looking forward to it but at the same time I think he should wash his hands of it and leave his own adaptation which happens to be a classic alone.

Posted by: Alec Baldwin's Taint on September 24, 2009 at 17:42:32

Remember guys... Hitchcock remade his own movie The Man Who Knew Too Much. Cronenberg is a legend, and I think this is going to kick all kinds of ass. I hope it's true.

Posted by: Alec Baldwin's Taint on September 24, 2009 at 17:44:13

Oh, and Viggo Mortensen should totally take on the role. He'd be awesome as Brundle. Not as good as Goldblum, but awesome nonetheless

Posted by: Doug on September 24, 2009 at 17:54:56

If anyone is going to do it, I guess it should be him.

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