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Steven Spielberg and Will Smith in talks for ‘Oldboy’ remake

By Patrick Luce Nov 7, 2008, 12:42 GMT

Steven Spielberg and Will Smith are in talks for the remake of Chan Wook-park's "Oldboy."

Steven Spielberg and Will Smith could be teaming up for a remake of Korean film ‘Oldboy.’ Steven Spielberg - 2008 Cannes Film Festival - "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" Premiere - Arrivals - Palais de Festival - Cannes, France © Pixplanete / PR PhotosVariety reports DreamWorks is attempting to pick up the remake rights, and the film is scheduled to be distributed by Universal.The 2003 Korean film follows a man who is kidnapped and held in a cell for 15 years without explanation. He is released, given money, a cell phone and clothes. The man then goes on a quest for revenge against the people responsible.Spielberg has been looking for a chance to work with Smith on a film, and is currently shopping for a writer for the remake.The remake was first set at Universal before moving to Mandate. Spielberg’s next directing project is scheduled to be "Tintin."

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