NY Mag has learned that Walt Disney Pictures is planning to remake its 1991 film "The Rocketeer" and is currently meeting with writers to find a take that they like. The original was directed by Joe Johnston (Captain America). At this point, a director or actors have yet to be attached.
In the original film, young pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) stumbles on a top secret rocket-pack and with the help of his mechanic/mentor, Peevy (Alan Arkin), he attempts to save his girl (Jennifer Connelly and stop the Nazis as The Rocketeer.
It cost $35 million to make and grossed $46.7 million domestically. Hardly a success. And with Disney owning the "Iron Man" property, it's odd that the studio would also want to pursue "the Rocketeer."
SOURCE: NY MAG
Orignal "The Rocketeer" Trailer
-Brian Lansangan
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