BLOODSPORT: Michaela Coel, A24 to Work on Reimagining 80s Cult Classic
This is, interesting.
THR has reported, among other trades, that Michaela Coel (pictured below) is a massive fan of the 1988 cult classic Bloodsport. So much that the actor, writer and director is teaming with A24 for a reimagining of the film, which she will write and direct.
The 1988 film centered on a U.S. Army captain played by Jean-Claude Van Damme, who participates in an underground martial arts competition in Hong Kong. This was the movie that launched Van-Damme's international career and made them an instant superstar.
“I have long been in awe of fighters, and astounded by the discipline, intensity and isolation the sport demands of them. I am excited to explore this world, especially so with A24 as my collaborators. LET’S FUCKING GO,” Coel said in a statement.The new Bloodsport counts Marc Toberoff as producer, with Stuart Manashil and Peggy DiSalle serving as executive producers.“In 1988, the now-iconic Bloodsport introduced audiences to the gritty aesthetic of mixed martial arts, and I look forward to bringing back that high-energy tournament format to the big screen again,” said Toberoff.
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