David Fincheris the classic 2002 thriller Panic room is getting a Brazilian remake from Brazilian production company Floresta, owned by Sony Pictures Television.
The film is currently in pre-production and will feature a new take on the story starring the popular Brazilian actor Isis Valverde taking the lead role with Gabriela Amaral Almeida (Friendly beast, the shadow of the father) direct the film.
Valverde said in a statement: “2024 has been a challenging but generous year for me, full of possibilities, plans and projects finally off the drawing board.
“To end this year with such great news is incredible. Being chosen to play this role is an honor, as is sharing the set with Gabriela Amaral, a truly unique director and a wonderful team. I hope to deliver a colorful performance that overflows the screen.
The new film will tell a similar story to the original: “A widowed woman and her young daughter seek refuge in a secret panic room after thieves invade their home. What they don’t know is that the intruders are looking for something hidden in the very room they locked themselves in.”
Floresta’s adaptation is expected to bring “a new intensity to the suspense of the original while exploring timely ethical dilemmas.”
The artistic director of Floresta Fiction, Thiago Teitelroit, said in a statement: “In addition to an extremely topical plot, we have developed an electrifying thriller that also brings an important ethical discussion.
“The story, a Sony IP, was in line with what we were looking for: a product that allows for great performances from the cast and direction in a narrative capable of attracting a wide audience.”
Fincher’s original film is damn good and has a great cast Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Whitaker Forest, Jared LetoAND Dwight Yoakam.
Source: variety
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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