'Vertigo' remake in the works with Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr set to team up with Steven Knight for remake of Vertigo

The pair are slated to work together on the classic film (Pictures: Rodin Eckenroth/Anthony Devlin/Getty Images) Robert Downey Jr and Steven Knight look set to collaborate on a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller Vertigo. Originally released in 1958 and based on the 1954 novel D’entre les morts (From Among the Dead) by Boileau-Narcejac, the psychological thriller follows police detective John ‘Scottie’ Ferguson, who has retired because…

Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 classic 'Vertigo' remake in the works at Paramount, Robert Downey Jr eying lead role

'Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight will pen the script for the project.

'Vertigo' remake in the works with Robert Downey Jr.

A remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 'Vertigo' is underway at Paramount, with Robert Downey Jr. in talks to take on the lead role.

Steven Knight to write Vertigo remake starring Robert Downey Jr

Robert Downey Jr is being lined up for the lead role, originally played by James Stewart.

Robert Downey Jr to star in remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’ written by Steven Knight

Robert Downey Jr to star in remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’ written by ‘Peaky Blinders’ fame Steven Knight LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Remakes of old classic movies into modern cinema change not only the plot but also invites a different generational perspective. A classic old tale of Alfred Hitchcock's best 'Vertigo' will whiff the air of the modern world soon with Paramount Pictures. And the biggest name in Hollywood will grace the scree…

Paramount to remake Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' Robert Downey Jr. eyes lead role

Washington [US], March 24 (ANI): Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 classic psychological thriller “Vertigo,” in which, Robert Downey Jr. is eyeing the lead role. The actor is producing the project with his wife Susan Downey through their Team Downey production company, along with John Davis and John […]