TLDR: James Wan is set to direct the English remake of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil.

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Production Details on The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil Remake

The project will be developed under the Blumhouse-Atomic Monster banner and produced in collaboration with Paramount Pictures.

The remake will star Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, who will reprise his role from the original 2019 Korean film.

Screenplay-wise the script will be written by Shay Hatten, known for his work on John Wick and Rebel Moon.

What We Know So Far About the Movie

The story follows a police officer and a crime boss who form an uneasy alliance to hunt down a dangerous serial killer. The narrative is driven by intense action sequences, shifting loyalties, and high-stakes confrontations.

The original film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019 and gained strong international attention.

This film would mark James Wan’s first major directing project since Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2023.

Paramount originally acquired the remake rights in June 2022 and has since been actively securing top-tier filmmakers for its slate, including names such as the Duffer Brothers, Jon M. Chu, and James Mangold.