A remake of The Wild Bunch is in the works, and Will Smith is in talks to lead the project. Warner Bros. is looking to rework the project as a vehicle for the actor, with the original 1969 Sam Peckinpah Western acting as an ensemble film. The new film will be set in present day, and will follow a disgraced DEA agent as he heads to the Mexican border to steal a Drug Lord’s fortune. A remake of the film has been in the works at Warner for a while, but after the death of director Tony Scott, who was attached to direct, the project was shelved. Smith, meanwhile, is dealing with an emancipation request from his son Jaden . Perfect time to negotiate a major movie role!
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Will Smith Looks to Star in The Wild Bunch Remake
