5 Things to Know About The Scarface Remake

It has become apparent that we live in a world where anything that has been financially successful can and will be remade. Having said that, it's no surprise that Hollywood has decided to remake the cult classic Scarface for the second time. Yes, the film that you know with Al Pacino is actually a remake of another film about an Italian gangster. 

"Let's remake the film about that Italian gangster and cast an Italian known for his iconic role as an Italian gangster... and make him cuban. Genius." 

5. The character is from Mexico. 

The film has the same premise. An immigrant comes to America and takes over the drug world in order to achieve the American dream. It takes place in Los Angeles so you can see how it's fitting that Tony would be from Mexico.

"From Cuba to Florida then from Mexico to Los Angeles. Scarface is clearly suffering from travelers anxiety. 20 years from now the next Scarface movie will be about a guy from Jersey trying to take over New York." 

4. It will be directed by Pablo Larraín. 

If you don't consider yourself to be a big movie buff then you've probably never heard of Pablo  Larraín. To be fair, this is the first time I'm ever hearing his name. His latin background helped secure his roll as director as well as his Academy Award nomination for the film 'No'. He has most recently wont the Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival for his latest film 'The Club.' 


 
3. There's currently no lead. 

As the film has only recently been green-lit, there hasn't been any public decisions made on casting for the lead role. The producers say they want an authentic bilingual latino, but there are currently only rumors as to who they may be considering. Who's going to fill Tony's black and gold Versace throne? 

2. The movie will take place in the present. 

While seeing some good old-fashioned 1980s cocaine action sounds like a good time, this next iteration of Scarface will be taking place in present day Los Angeles. Expect Mexican Cartel's and marijuana by the ton. 

1. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Herman .

The original draft of the screenplay was written by David Ayer ('Training Day') and until recently was being developed by Paul Attanasio (Donnie Brasco). Universal contacted Herman to put the finishing touches on the story and according to Rolling Stone, his participation is what is pushing this film forward. This will be Jonathan's second screenplay with his debut 'Straight Out of Compton' set to be released this August.

As a fan of the franchise I'm both elated and terrified about the production of this film, but so far is seems like this can be a promising endeavor. But how will is compare to the original? Is this in danger of becoming another Carlito's Way: Rise to Power? We'll have to wait and see.

What do you think about this remake? Are there things you'd like to see/don't want to see? Leave your answers in the comment section below. 

Sources: 
http://screenrant.com/scarface-remake-director-plot-details/
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/modern-day-scarface-remake-set-in-los-angeles-gets-green-light-20150318