Back in December, THN reported that Sony Pictures were hoping to land Oscar-winner Denzel Washington as the lead of Robert McCall for their big-screen version of 80s hit television series, THE EQUALIZER. Today we can now confirm that Washington will indeed take the role previously played by the legendary British actor Edward Woodward.
Both Sony and Washington are hoping to develop the film as an ongoing franchise, which will see private detective McCall, turn ruthless-yet-clever vigilante. The original series ran for four seasons between 1985-89 and was a permanent feature on the box in my household and that synthesized opening score remains as familiar today, as it was in the mid 1980s.
Shooting will begin in April 2013 for a release expected the following year, with script by THE EXPENDABLES 2’s Richard Wenk. A director is still to be chosen but ones being considered are Pierre Morel (TAKEN), Nicolas Winding Refn (DRIVE), Gavin O’Connor (WARRIOR) and Gareth Evans (THE RAID). Who would you like to helm the film and what are your thoughts on Washington taking over Woodward, as always, we’d love to know!
Source: Deadline
maneee
Jul 30, 2012 at 5:11 am
Gareth Evans is the man!!! can’t wait to see McCall beating bad guys to a pulp..