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[templer1972]

From the new Evening Standard (12/15/05) article with Pierce:

Ironically, for all his departures from the suave persona that informed both James Bond and Remington Steele, Brosnan hopes to bring Remington back in a big-screen version of the series. "The show is out on DVD now and so we have started negotiations on making a movie out of it," he says. "I think there's an audience there. There's a sentimental memory and fondness for it."

If this project really happen who would you like to direct it?

My pick -
1.Chris Columbus (Mrs Doubtfire)
2.Jon Apatow (40 years old virgin)
3.Tom Shadyac ( Bruce Almighty )

[ChandlerBing]

I would accept anyone who is not a first-time movie director coming from a history of directing either music videos or commercials. I hate those directors. I think Remington is a great idea. Give Pierce some romance and comedy, he's really good at them both

[marktmurphy]

Do people really remember this enough to warrant a movie remake? It's practically unknown here in the UK.

[mccartney007]

Do people really remember this enough to warrant a movie remake? It's practically unknown here in the UK.

And on top of that, everyone I know seems to despise the show. I seem to remember Pierce mentioning the idea about a month ago, but I'm curious to know if he's anxious to invite the feedback. I mean, REMINTON STEELE was pretty much a bad rip-off of the James Bond films and I don't know how many younger fans are familiar with the show. It may just look like Pierce is trying to recapture that former James Bond glory.

[Alessandra]

Do people really remember this enough to warrant a movie remake? It's practically unknown here in the UK.

Well.. it was extremely popular here in Italy. And in Greece, Spain and France. I frankly don't know about the rest of Europe.
As far as southern Europe is concerned, people fondly remember it, and there would be a good deal of interest for a Remington Steele movie I think.

Edited by Alessandra, 16 December 2005 - 12:15 PM.

[Righty007]

This is great news!

[DLibrasnow]

Do people really remember this enough to warrant a movie remake? It's practically unknown here in the UK.

And on top of that, everyone I know seems to despise the show. I seem to remember Pierce mentioning the idea about a month ago, but I'm curious to know if he's anxious to invite the feedback. I mean, REMINTON STEELE was pretty much a bad rip-off of the James Bond films and I don't know how many younger fans are familiar with the show. It may just look like Pierce is trying to recapture that former James Bond glory.

Exactly.

[Kalel577]

"It may just look like Pierce is trying to recapture that former James Bond glory."

And this is wrong because?

"Bond" is a franchise that is a legacy of many actors. "Remington Steele" is a property he can call his own after a fahsion. "Thomas Crown" was a modest yet surprise success. There's no reason to believe the same can happen with "Steele".

Harrison Ford is famous for three characters: "Jack Ryan", "Han Solo" and "Indiana Jones", the latter Mr. Ford is revisiting. Sly Stallone is in the same boat with "Rambo" and "Rocky Balboa", the latter, again, is being revisited. Is there anything wrong with that? These actors are trying to regain some measure of their previous luster. They're actors. Despite all the hype, fame, and glamour, their profession is that...a profession. If they want to keep themselves marketable, they go with what works. Wouldn't you?

[qtst]

"It may just look like Pierce is trying to recapture that former James Bond glory."

And this is wrong because?

"Bond" is a franchise that is a legacy of many actors.  "Remington Steele" is a property he can call his own after a fahsion.  "Thomas Crown" was a modest yet surprise success.  There's no reason to believe the same can happen with "Steele".

Harrison Ford is famous for three characters:  "Jack Ryan", "Han Solo" and "Indiana Jones", the latter Mr. Ford is revisiting.  Sly Stallone is in the same boat with "Rambo" and "Rocky Balboa", the latter, again, is being revisited.  Is there anything wrong with that?  These actors are trying to regain some measure of their previous luster.  They're actors.  Despite all the hype, fame, and glamour, their profession is that...a profession.  If they want to keep themselves marketable, they go with what works.  Wouldn't you?

Yes, Exactly

And to add on also the Governor of California as the Terminator, Bruce Willis as John Mclane, perhaps Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry and so on...and so on...

[Royal Dalton]

Even if they do make a Remington Steele film, bear in mind that it doesn't necessarily mean that Brosnan will be playing Steele in it.

He might only be involved as a producer, or whatever.

[Stratus]

I much rather he focus on November Man, I think that has far more potential than a Steele movie. Especially with the Bourne Trilogy coming to an end, it would be nice to have an alternative espionage film. Heck he should do a "Saint" movie instead of Steele; wasn't he a favorite to portray Simon Templar prior to Bond?

[DLibrasnow]

Even if they do make a Remington Steele film, bear in mind that it doesn't necessarily mean that Brosnan will be playing Steele in it.

He might only be involved as a producer, or whatever.

This is true and I think the movie would work better with a younger actor in the role.

If Pierce does play Steele, I wonder of Zimbalist would return as Laura?

[Alex Zamudio]

The show was popular in Latin America (a big movie market), and in news articles about him they still refer to Steele, but still, I think his career is going in very interesting directions without the need to revisit his past...

[V007]

Could it be a new movie franchise and not just a one time movie?

[Qwerty]

Not really knowing a whole lot about the TV show, nor have I gotten a chance to really experience it on the recent DVDs, I think this sounds kind of interesting. Will have to see where it goes.

[SeanValen00V]

REMINGTON STEELE can be as different as it needs to be to be better then the tv series.

Did the Mission Impossible film seem anything like the tv show? For better or worse, the film can always be something different and familar at the same time.

I don't think people who don't know about the show will effect their impression on it, they'll see brosnan in some bond form, and just watch it, it'll be Pierce dusting off his Bond a bit in a different form, he's already the November man, so he gets freedom to do it how he wants, which he couldn't do as Bond.

[marktmurphy]

Harrison Ford is famous for three characters:  "Jack Ryan", "Han Solo" and "Indiana Jones", the latter Mr. Ford is revisiting.  Sly Stallone is in the same boat with "Rambo" and "Rocky Balboa", the latter, again, is being revisited.  Is there anything wrong with that?  These actors are trying to regain some measure of their previous luster.  They're actors.  Despite all the hype, fame, and glamour, their profession is that...a profession.  If they want to keep themselves marketable, they go with what works.  Wouldn't you?

But Stallone and Ford didn't get publically fired from those roles and shoot their mouths off in the press about how thankful they are to be free of them.

[Lounge Lizard]

[quote name='marktmurphy' date='17 December 2005 - 12:52'][quote name='Kalel577' date='16 December 2005 - 14:49']Harrison Ford is famous for three characters:

[delon64]

strange but true fact about korea...mention pierce to any lady over twenty five and the first thing they say is remington steele not bond as the show ran here for years in an afternoon slot and later in the evening when korean children are coming home from their countless private classes...i have lost count of how many of my korean lady friends had their first crush on pierce as remington steele

[ChickenStu]

I've never actually seen "Remington Steele". Any good?

[crheath]

Remington Steele was a pretty entertaining TV show, but I doubt it would make a very good film. Most of what makes it good just wouldn't work on the movie screen. It would be like The Wild, Wild West or The Avengers movie.

Edited by crheath, 20 December 2005 - 05:14 PM.

[Kalel577]

"But Stallone and Ford didn't get publically fired from those roles and shoot their mouths off in the press about how thankful they are to be free of them."

While "Stallone and Ford didn't get publically fired," they did at different times of their careers stated their loathing (to some degree)and desire to be free of the characters which at the time "defined" them (Rocky in Stallone's case, Han Solo's in Ford's). In fact, both wanted those respective characters to die (Ford pleaded with Lucas to have Solo be killed off during "Jedi" or at the end of "Empire" [I forget which] and the first few drafts of the "Rocky V" script had the title character end up dead). Stallone is now resurrecting Rocky despite those long-ago feelings and, while he's not "resurrecting" Solo, Ford is wanting to give the I.J. fedora one last dust off. Again, is there anything wrong with that?

They, and Brosnan, want to recapture some the magic that came with their career highs. Let me reiterate that they are actors and, as such, want to be as employable and as profitable as possible. Furthermore, in the hypothetical case that Brosnan can make Remington Steele into a cinematic icon, this is a role that, unlike "Bond", would be completely and totally his (as far as identification is concerned). Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to do so, especially after the whole brouhaha concerning his "firing" (I put that in quotes because his contract was up). If he wants to resurrect "Steele," let him. I loved the show and would love to see it on the big screen in some fashion. If the resultant product manages to entertain, who cares what his motivations for creating it are.

Edited by Kalel577, 20 December 2005 - 05:30 PM.

[Bond Bug]

I suggested earlier this year that Brosnan should make a Remington Steele movie.

I think it is a great idea!

I hope he does it. Done right it would be a smart career move. Done badly it would flop.

It was an intriguing concept and Brosnan was perfect for the role.

The movie could have some great action, wit and romantic chemistry, plus Brosnan could put the tuxedo back on.

[[dark]]

Blah.

Seems Brozza wouldn't play Steele.

"To the great delight of early Brosnan career fans, the actor recently revealed a secret project in the works at his production company, Irish DreamTime: Remington Steele, the movie. Though the script has yet to be completed, Brosnan definitely appears to have it on the brain, referring to the project two or three times during a 30-minute interview. However, much to the chagrin of virtually everyone, Brosnan is searching for someone younger to play Remington.

[Righty007]

[quote name='[dark-'],28 December 2005 - 19:28]
Blah.

Seems Brozza wouldn't play Steele.

"To the great delight of early Brosnan career fans, the actor recently revealed a secret project in the works at his production company, Irish DreamTime: Remington Steele, the movie. Though the script has yet to be completed, Brosnan definitely appears to have it on the brain, referring to the project two or three times during a 30-minute interview. However, much to the chagrin of virtually everyone, Brosnan is searching for someone younger to play Remington.

[Qwerty]

Well that's a shame. Would have been kind of cool to see him back in the role.

[DLibrasnow]

[quote name='[dark]' date='28 December 2005 - 19:28']Blah.

Seems Brozza wouldn't play Steele.

"To the great delight of early Brosnan career fans, the actor recently revealed a secret project in the works at his production company, Irish DreamTime: Remington Steele, the movie. Though the script has yet to be completed, Brosnan definitely appears to have it on the brain, referring to the project two or three times during a 30-minute interview. However, much to the chagrin of virtually everyone, Brosnan is searching for someone younger to play Remington.

[Blofeld's Cat]

Too old for Bond. Too old for Steele. Poor guy can't take a trick can he.

"I'm too old to play him right now....".

Huh!? Oh right, he needs to wait a few more years.

[dinovelvet]

Obviously the new Steele must be played by....Henry Cavill

[Blofeld's Cat]

Or Daniel Craig.