James Wan to Helm ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ Remake
Paramount Pictures has enlisted acclaimed director James Wan for the reimagining of the renowned South Korean film, The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil. The project will see original star Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, reprising a key role.
Production Team and Screenplay
The original film, a gripping narrative of collaboration between law enforcement and organized crime to catch a serial killer, was penned by Brian Helgeland. He will serve as an executive producer for the remake.
- Director: James Wan
- Original Writer: Brian Helgeland
- Screenplay: Shay Hatten
- Producers:
- James Wan
- Michael Clear (Atomic Monster)
- Don Lee (Big Punch Global)
- Sylvester Stallone (Balboa Productions)
- D. Matt Geller (Balboa Productions)
- Chris Lee (B&C Group)
- Jang Won-seok (BA Entertainment)
Release and Background
The original The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019, earning critical acclaim. Wan recently directed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to the highly successful 2018 film, which remains the highest-grossing DC Studios film globally.
James Wan is represented by CAA, Stacey Testro International, and David Fox at Myman Greenspan Fox. The Hollywood Reporter was the first media outlet to announce this exciting development.
