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Someone Finally Has the Balls to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme's 1988 Martial Arts Cult Classic Bloodsport
- Emmy-Winning creator Michaela Coel is writing and directing a remake of the 1988 martial arts classic Bloodsport for A24, exploring the discipline and intensity of underground fighting.
- The 1988 original launched Belgian martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme's career, earning $11.8 million despite controversy over martial artist Frank Dux's story accuracy.
- Producer Marc Toberoff, with executive producers Stuart Manashil and Peggy DiSalle, will lead the project, marking Coel's third A24 collaboration following Mother Mary and First Day on Earth.
- Previous remake attempts failed, including director James McTeigue's 2013 effort, though Coel stated she has long been in awe of the discipline fighters endure.
- Plot details remain unrevealed as Coel continues production on First Day on Earth; Mother Mary reaches theaters in April, expanding A24's high-profile slate.
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Michaela Coel To Write And Direct 'Bloodsport' Reimagining At A24
Michaela Coel has set up her next project. The multihyphenate, who soon has A24’s Mother Mary and HBO/BBC’s First Day On Earth (also produced by A24) coming soon, will be back at A24, where she’s set ot write and direct a remake of Bloodsport. It is described as a “reimagining” of the 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme film. Here’s what Michaela Coel says about the project In a statement, Coel said, “I have long been in awe of fighters, and astounded by…
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