Summary
- Chris Rock has been chosen to direct the English-language remake of Another Round, which was originally directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
- Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company, Appian Way Productions, is involved in the remake project.
- While it’s unclear if DiCaprio will star in the remake, his involvement will likely depend on his schedule, as he has other film commitments.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Another Round remake finds its director. Released in 2020, the black comedy also known under its original title Druk (Danish for “binge-drinking”), follows four high school teachers in the midst of midlife crises who embark on an experiment to maintain a constant level of intoxication throughout the workday, with a cast led by Mads Mikkelsen (Fantastic Beasts 3), Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe. Shortly after Another Round won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, with Thomas Vinterberg also receiving a nomination for Best Director, an English-language remake was in the works from DiCaprio.
Now, over two years later, the Another Round remake has finally found its director. According to Deadline, Chris Rock has signed a deal to direct the English-language remake for DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions. Stuart Bloomberg, the Oscar-nominated writer behind The Kids Are All Right, wrote a draft of the script, though a new screenwriter will be brought on to work with Rock. Other producers on the project include Jennifer Davisson for Appian Way and Brad Weston and Collin Creighton for Makeready.
What To Expect From The Another Round Remake
When the news first surfaced in 2021, it was said that DiCaprio would likely star in the Another Round remake with the project reportedly being developed as a “star vehicle” for the Oscar-winning actor. It’s unclear if this is still the case, though the extent of DiCaprio’s involvement will likely come down to scheduling. DiCaprio recently joined Paul Thomas Anderson’s next movie, which will reportedly start shooting in early 2024. Therefore, he should have the rest of the year to potentially star in the Another Round remake, in addition to producing.
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Due to his popularity as a stand-up comedian and actor, Rock may seem like an unexpected choice to direct the American remake of Another Round. However, he has showcased his ability behind the camera before in the comedy films Head of State, I Think I Love My Wife, and Top Five â all of which he wrote in addition to directing. Considering his background, Rock should have no problem handling the comedic components of the Another Round remake, but whether he can deftly handle the tragic aspects of the story remains to be seen.
Another Round (2020) is streaming on Hulu and Plex.
Source: Deadline
Another Round
- Release Date
- September 24, 2020
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Cast
- Mads Mikkelsen , Thomas Bo Larsen , Lars Ranthe , Magnus Millang , Maria Bonnevie , Susse Wold
- Writers
- Tobias Lindholm , Thomas Vinterberg