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Chris Rock Set to Direct Remake of Oscar-Winning Film “Another Round”

Chris Rock has inked a deal to direct a remake of the 2020 Thomas Vinterberg-directed black comedy “Another Round.” The original film not only clinched the Oscar for Best International Feature Film but also secured the prestigious BAFTA award.

The forthcoming project is a collaborative effort between Appian Way and Makeready, produced by Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio for Appian Way, and Brad Weston and Collin Creighton for Makeready. Stuart Bloomberg has contributed to the screenplay, and a new writer will join forces with Rock to further enhance the script.

Rock, who has been actively prioritizing his directing career, adds this venture to his Universal-based adaptation of “King: A Life,” a film based on the Jonathan Eig book about Martin Luther King Jr. Additionally, he is working on an untitled script with Peter Rice as the producer.

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Having previously demonstrated his directorial prowess with “Top Five,” a film he wrote and which gained significant attention at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival, Rock continues to establish himself in the director’s chair. His previous directorial credits include “Head of State” and “I Think I Love My Wife.” The multi-talented artist is also a four-time Emmy winner and three-time Grammy winner.

The original “Another Round,” scripted by Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm, featured Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe portraying four high school teachers conducting an experiment to maintain a constant level of inebriation throughout their workday. The film explored themes of restlessness and boredom, with the characters acting on a theory that a certain alcohol level enhances creativity and happiness.

Michael Hampton from Appian Way will oversee the production of this exciting remake, promising a fresh perspective on the thought-provoking narrative that captivated audiences in its original form. As Chris Rock delves into this project, anticipation builds for how he will bring his unique vision and storytelling to the acclaimed storyline of “Another Round.”

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