*More than three decades after “The Bodyguard” made box office and soundtrack history, Warner Bros is officially moving forward with a reimagining of the iconic romantic thriller.
Deadline reports that Sam Wrench, the filmmaker behind the record-smashing “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film, is set to direct. Jonathan A. Abrams, known for his work on “Juror No. 2,” will pen the script. The development was confirmed in a recent interview with Warner Bros co-chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, who also hinted at a slate of high-profile franchise projects in the works, including new entries for “Gollum,” “The Matrix,” “Gremlins,” and “Goonies.”
“We’re super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus new entries in the Gremlins and Goonies franchises,” Abdy shared. “There’s really great stuff on the horizon.”
While casting details for “The Bodyguard” reboot remain under wraps, anticipation is already mounting over who might fill the shoes of the original leads, Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. The 1992 film, which grossed over $411 million globally and received two Academy Award nominations, paired Costner as former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer with Houston as music superstar Rachel Marron. The chemistry, the suspense, and a legendary soundtrack turned the film into a cultural touchstone.
The original storyline followed Farmer as he’s hired to protect Marron from a menacing stalker, and what begins as a professional assignment turns into a whirlwind romance. The film’s soundtrack remains unparalleled in its impact, still holding the record as the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time. Featuring chart-topping classics like “I Will Always Love You,” “I’m Every Woman,” and the Oscar-nominated ballads “Run to You” and “I Have Nothing,” the music became as legendary as the film itself.
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Given Wrench’s recent success capturing the grandeur of Swift’s record-breaking tour, which brought in $2 billion in ticket sales across 149 shows and $261.7 million at the global box office, it’s no surprise Warner Bros is betting on his vision for “The Bodyguard” remake. De Luca hinted at how quickly the studio is moving: “The ink might not be dry on the deals yet, but imminently.”
As fans wait to see who will take on the iconic roles of Frank and Rachel, one thing is clear: “The Bodyguard” is being positioned for a major comeback, with a fresh lens and big expectations.
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