After successfully bringing over Infernal Affairs and adapting it into The Departed, William Monahan is now in discussions to adapt The Chaser, a Korean thriller whose remake rights were just purchased this week by Warner Bros. for mid-six figures.
Trying to hold onto some of that old magic, Leonardo DiCaprio is also circling the project.
DiCaprio, Monahan Considering The Chaser
Leonardo DiCaprio is circling the lead role of an ex-cop who goes on the warpath trying to find a missing girl. The girl, who may or may not be alive, is being used by a serial killer to taunt the police.
From director Na Hong-jin, The Chaser was a big hit in Korea, grossing more than $20 million.
If DiCaprio and Monahan were to team up, all we'd need now is Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson. What? This combination has worked perfectly before...
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