Kim Bodnia as "Frank" in Nicolas Winding Refn's "Pusher"
London — Vertigo Films and Embargo Films announced Tuesday that shooting will begin on the English language remake of Nicolas Winding Refn’s drug film, “Pusher,” on May 8, 2011.
Spanish director Luis Prieto (“Meno Male Che Ci Sei”) will direct the London-based remake, which stars Agyness Deyn, Richard Coyle, Bronson Webb and Paul Kaye. Refn will assume the role of Executive Producer, with Rupert Preston from Vertigo Films and Chris Simon and Felix Vossen from Embargo Films producing.
“’Pusher’ was the film that launched my career and to have Luis Prieto direct the remake in London will be an exciting venture,” Refn said. ”It’s a classic tale with strong characters and has an engaging narrative. To see my characters, Frank and Tonny in London, one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world, is an opportunity not to be missed.
London — Vertigo Films and Embargo Films announced Tuesday that shooting will begin on the English language remake of Nicolas Winding Refn’s drug film, “Pusher,” on May 8, 2011.
Spanish director Luis Prieto (“Meno Male Che Ci Sei”) will direct the London-based remake, which stars Agyness Deyn, Richard Coyle, Bronson Webb and Paul Kaye. Refn will assume the role of Executive Producer, with Rupert Preston from Vertigo Films and Chris Simon and Felix Vossen from Embargo Films producing.
“’Pusher’ was the film that launched my career and to have Luis Prieto direct the remake in London will be an exciting venture,” Refn said. ”It’s a classic tale with strong characters and has an engaging narrative. To see my characters, Frank and Tonny in London, one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world, is an opportunity not to be missed.
- 5/3/2011
- by Eric M. Armstrong
- The Moving Arts Journal
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