Word has been quiet on directorSpike Leeas remake of thePark Chan-wookfilmOldboyas of late, but recent casting news seems to signal that the pic is indeed moving forward.A24 Framesreports thatSamuel L. Jacksonhas joined the cast in a small but crucial role.A For those unfamiliar,Josh Brolinwill play a man who is abducted and imprisoned for 15 years, after which heas inexplicably released and sent on a hunt to track down those responsible for his imprisonment.A I wonat spoil the scene here for people that havenat seen the original, but Jackson plays a man who is being tortured by the hero in a key revenge scene (hint: think dentist).This new report also reveals thatBruce Hornsbywill be scoring LeeasOldboy, with production set to begin this fall in Louisiana and New York.A Hornsby scored Leeas most recent film,Red Hook Summer.A Brolin previously revealed that this new film has Park Chan-wookas blessing andincludes a few key scenesfrom the original.A The film also starsSharlto Copleyas the villain andElizabeth Olsenas the female lead.
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