Friday, September 20, 2013

Melfi May Helm "Going in Style" Redux

Variety reports that Ted Melfi ("St. Vincent de Van Nuys") is in talks to direct the remake of Martin Brest's 1979 caper comedy Going in Style at New Line Cinema.

 
George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg starred in the original as seniors who, tired of the monotonous life of feeding pigeons and waiting for social security, decide to rob a bank.

Melfi had originally written the adapted script but couldn't direct due to scheduling concerns. The studio began talks with Don Scardino to call action, but a deal couldn't be reached. Melfi has the time now to take over.

Donald De Line is serving as the film's producer.

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