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[Righty007]

Would they also update the cars, both the Aston Martin DBS and the Ferrari Dino to their modern counterparts.

That depends on what kind of remake this is going to be. If it's like The Avengers or The Saint then the cars will be updated but if it's like Starsky & Hutch then it will be a period piece with the original cars.

[Johnboy007]

This is going to be bad, bad, bad.

[Brian Flagg]

I'll avoid this remake like my ancestors avoided the original show. Only I'd be in the right for doing so, whereas the Boomers were (as usual) wrong. The original was a great period piece and it should live and remain in our memories back in that glorious early 1970s era. Those of you who want this remake to happen must be gluttons for punishment, either that or you haven't seen The Avengers, The Mod Squad, Starsky & Hutch, Mission: Impossible or The Saint. Stop the madness and leave "our" shows alone!

However, if there is a Persuaders movie, maybe it will encourage A&E to fix the sound on those overly-expensive DVD sets.

[Brett Sinclair]

Oh my god! I've only just read this.Say it is'nt true.

I just can't see how this is going to be any good.How can any body replace Roger and Tony? In my opinion the chemistry they had was unique and could never be replaced.

If anyone should be cast it should be Huge Grant and Vince Vaughan just to soften the blow but at best i think all we can hopr for is an avarage movie.

[MrMoneypenny]

Back in the early 70ies, right after he had been the Saint for many years and right before he became James Bond, Sir Roger Moore was Brett Sinclair in the television series The Persuaders. His co-star in the show was Tony Curtis who played the American playboy-millionaire Danny Wilde. The show was a big hit in the UK and in the rest of Europe, but never really made it in the US. As a result, only 24 episodes were ever produced. Never the less, The Persuaders became a cult series, especially in France, where it has been airing in re-runs for many years. The amazing John Barry theme, the exotic locations in southern Europe, the fast cars, the beautiful women and the suspenseful plots have contributed to the success of the show. But what really made The Persuaders, was the incredible chemistry between Moore and Curtis.
And now they want to turn it into a movie. Steve Coogan, who is a big Persuaders fan, has acquired the rights to the show and is planning to make it into a feature length film. Coogan, of course will be playing Brett Sinclair, while none other than Ben Stiller will be Danny Wilde.
Although I was very excited to hear they were doing a movie version of one of my favorite tv shows ever, I can't see Coogan and Wilde replacing Moore and Curtis.

What do you all think?

http://www.persuader...ures/open23.jpg

[DLibrasnow]

BBC America has been showing reruns of this series in recent months here in the United States and I've seen a handful of the episodes. I don't see the movie being particularly successful and if it is I don't think it will do the series justice.

[marktmurphy]

They wouldn't be my choices, but I think a new version could work. I'd still be surprised if Stiller is actually interested; I get the feeling his name is bandied around without his full consent.

[mccartney007]

If they are do what I imagine they are going to do to THE PERSUADERS! I can imagine in being successful. But just because it's successful doesn't mean it's any good. I hope they don't make it.

[AnGer 007]

I love that show! I own all the episodes on DVD. The chemistry between Moore and Curtis is great!

I've heard the news about a new movie also.

Ben Stiller and Steve Coogan as Wilde and Sinclair are even worst than Daniel Craig as Bond!

If it was up to me:
Sir Brett Sinclair: Pierce Brosnan
Danny Wilde: George Clooney
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

[Lady Templar]

I do agree with Chimera01. The serie was a big hit in Europe and, in my opinion, no one could replace Moore and Curtis. We know what happened to the remake of "Starsky & Hutch" which was a big failure. So, why a remake of another cult serie ?

Who knows Coogan, except in UK ? I never heard of him before. I can hardly imagine him in the footsteps of Roger Moore or filling his shoes for the role. Lord Brett Sinclair was tailor-made for Roger Moore.

[Righty007]

Does anybody know the status of this film?

[TheSaint]

Does anybody know the status of this film?

According to the IMDB, it's still in development. I'm hoping it's dead.

[Lady Templar]

I still can't imagine it ...

The Persuaders ! 2007

[Skudor]

Stiller I could live with (I for one see some similarities there...). But Coogan is a talentless comedian with one single decent creation under his belt: Alan Partridge.

Now, Roger and Tony returning as old persuaders I could live with!

[TheSaint]

God, is that real? It looks fan made!

[Righty007]

That trailer isn't official because I made it.

[Lady Templar]

Oh, true, I now see your name

[Righty007]

God, is that real? It looks fan made!

I would hope the actual teaser trailer is better made even though this one looks great!

[jaguar007]

I know there was talk of this movie several months ago, but is it actually being made?

[Spurrier]

I heard there was talk about Roger and Tony having cameos. I hope that happens.

[Bond#9-GeorgeKemp]

Its actually coming as a TV show in the UK I believe. I've seen that trailer before Righty and I'm just as eager to find something out as you are!

Been looking for things on it for ages but as far as I know (going by imdb) its not started shooting yet.

Sort of looking forward to it, but I'm such a huge fan of the original show...maybe I should just look at it as a VERY different entity.

EDIT: I thought it was coming as a TV show but I've just checked imdb and maybe I was wrong...I don't think it'd be as good as a movie. Still, chance for Curtis and Moore to make a cameo!

Edited by Bond#9-GeorgeKemp, 24 October 2006 - 12:48 AM.

[Lady Templar]

Just spotted this on movieweb.com:

David Dorfman has been hired to write the action comedy, The Persuaders for Hyde Park Entertainment.

The show is based on the 1970's British TV series that starred Tony Curtis and Roger Moore; it revolves around the adventures of two rich playboys who mingle in exotic locales, romance women and right wrongs along the way. Curtis' character was a street-smart entrepreneur from the Bronx; Moore played a stuffy English lord, notes Variety.

There's no production schedule as of yet for The Persuaders.

[Mr.Kiss Kiss Bang Bang]

Oh my god!
Nobody can replace ROGER MOORE & TONY CURTIS!

[Lady Templar]

True. I'm wondering why there is no one to ask him to give up doing this remake ?

Even a cameo of both the original characters won't save this remake from disaster !

[db077]

Will it never stop???!!!!

Why do they insist on ruining all my favorite shows from my childhood???!!!!!

I can't take anymore!!!!!!!!!!!

[DamnCoffee]

I might go see it but it will not be as good as the original i agree db077 leave the classics alone, why make a movie 34 years later since the show

[Mr.Kiss Kiss Bang Bang]

Anyone knows if the original series are released on DVD?
Whe have this huge mega-store here in Belgium, but when I asked, they looked at me like a was from outer space!

[Spurrier]

I don't disagree that a remake probably wouldn't work. But a chance to see Roger on the screen again would be a treat. After all, I was one of those who liked Boat Trip.

[TheSaint]

Anyone knows if the original series are released on DVD?
Whe have this huge mega-store here in Belgium, but when I asked, they looked at me like a was from outer space!

I know there are US, UK, French, German, and Japanese versions of the series on DVD. Do a search online and you should be able to track down a set.

[Mr.Kiss Kiss Bang Bang]

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[color=#CC9933]was that unfair??

Well... you may be right!