Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Someday They’ll Remake Dirty Harry.
It’s going to happen, every great movie is remade, sometimes with good results, or others are disasters like the recent True Grit. I don’t usually enjoy remakes, but if they’re done right, it introduces a new audience to some great characters. The Dirty Harry movie franchise may be ready for a remake or a new adventure. Just as the James Bond franchise transitioned lead actors, Dirty Harry must do the same.
My vote goes to LOSTs’ Josh Holloway. He has the perfect blend of screen presence and charisma to pull it off. Holloway has demonstrated his capacity to play edgy and unpredictable characters. He is really the only man in Hollywood that can play Harry Callahan and breathe life into this long dormant series. This role would require a great talent and that is Josh Holloway.
Ironically, it is more difficult to pick a new signature handgun for Dirty Harry. Of course he could keep the S&W Model 29 as an homage to the original, but I don’t see it happening, as much as I’d like it to. I think a new weapon will be demanded. While the S&W 500 Magnum may be contender, my guess would also be that a semi-automatic will replace the revolver.
Which semi automatic? It will be hard to tell, but it can’t be any ordinary 9mm, 40, or 45. The only two choices I see are HK Mark 23 SOCOM or some form of the Desert Eagle in 50 Action Express.
The Desert Eagle has been so often used in movies it would need some gimmick to make it special.
Whatever is chosen, it will be a key product placement for a gun manufacturer. If the sales of the S&W Model 29 after the release of the original Dirty Harry in 1970 are an indication; the new just might sell like crazy also.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I think Christian Bale could do it well
ReplyDeleteChristian Bale Welsh born American actor he played Batman three times in a sequel and new projects for another film was lost to Hugh Jackman the main contender for Dirty Harry films.Thanks!
DeleteI have written a screenplay called Dirty Harry: End Game. Search on Google and it will bring it up for you. I have submitted it to Hollywood Pitch and they have written a professional movie pitch for it. It was submitted to Blacklight Transmedia for review. I have selected Clint Eastwood to play Harry Callahan (retired of course) and Javier Bardem as the villain. Hugh Jackman will play Young Harry Callahan in a few flashblack sequences.
ReplyDeleteHe is the main protagonist/hero and law enforcer from San Francisco in Dirty Harry film series. Thanks! From:Wayne
DeleteHugh Jackman would be an excellent choice as a new or flashback Harry Callahan. Best of luck on your project!
ReplyDeleteI vote for Hugh Jackman as the favorite role as the crime fighting detective in Dirty Harry next year in 2015. Thanks! From:Wayne. www.warnerbros.com
DeleteWell they remaking Death Wish. Australian should think it should done by Clint Eastwood but he to old. There going to be remake Lethal Weapon Franchise. Bruce Willis is continuing the Die Hard Franchise. I don't care what Australian say. Hell with them let a new Dirty Harry come. Update his gun & bring him back. Reboot the franchise. Clint Eastwood can get a role in it. There Dirty Harry Book but never available in Australia.
ReplyDeleteAustralian actor who starred in X Men anthology film series chosen to play as Dirty Harry for Warner Bros. Pictures next year in 2015. Thanks! From:Wayne
DeleteA remake of 1971 detective film about a vigilante cop/detective battles the forces of evil save the innocent protect the city from criminals and keep the peace inspired from Clint Eastwood film a new role will be Hugh Jackman as Lt. Harry Callahan soon to be filmed once again in San Francisco/Bay Area for Warner Bros.Pictures by early spring of 2015 next year coming soon. Thanks for the information. From:Wayne. www.warnerbros.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for such an interesting article here. I was searching for something like that for quite a long time and at last I have found it here.
ReplyDeleteBest Reloading Equipment