April 26, 2024

Refn Drops Out Of “The Equalizer”

Last month came word that "Drive" director Nicolas Winding Refn was in talks to direct the Denzel Washington-led cinematic reboot of 1980s crime drama "The Equalizer." Edward Woodward starred in the classic CBS television series about Robert McCall, a former operative of a covert intelligence organisation who seeks redemption for his dark past via … [Read more...]

“Drive” Helmer Tackles “The Equalizer”

"Drive" helmer Nicolas Winding Refn has signed on to direct the $ 50 million big screen reboot of "The Equalizer" franchise at Sony Pictures. Edward Woodward starred in the classic CBS television series about Robert McCall, a former operative of a covert intelligence organisation who seeks redemption for his dark past via offering his services … [Read more...]

Denzel Washington Set As “The Equalizer”

Sony Pictures has set an April 8th shooting start date for its update of the classic 80's TV series "The Equalizer" reports Deadline. Richard Wenk recently submitted a script that has rushed the project into gear. The previously linked Denzel Washington remains onboard with his deal being closed now. Budgeted at a tight $ 50 million, the … [Read more...]