Movies ‘The Boondock Saints’ – Norman Reedus & Sean Patrick Flanery Returning for Third Movie In the wake of 1999 cult favorite and 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day , a third movie is on the way soon, Deadline reports today. Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery are both set to return in a brand new Boondock Saints movie from Thunder Road and Dragonfly Films, the report indicates. The new movie is said to be “a reimagining of the action film franchise about the fraternal twin Irish brothers who raise holy hell to rid their Boston hometown of all criminals.” “The story will involve the indoctrination of new Saints,” the report continues. Troy Duff, who directed both the 1999 original movie and its 2009 sequel, will not be returning to direct the third installment. However, Deadline notes in their report that “Duffy plans to write a series of books about the Saints, continuing their story that way.” ‘When we were given the opportunity to help bring the MacManus brothers back to the screen, we jumped at the chance. The unique possibility of building on the iconic mythology and characters for all the long-time fans of the series, as well as opening it up to a whole new generation, is one that we couldn’t be more excited about,’ said Basil Iwanyk, of Thunder Road Films. “From the moment I saw the first film, it has been my dream to be able to add to the amazing story of the Boondock Saints. I’ve been in discussions with Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus for over ten years to bring this dream to a reality,” said Todd Myers, of Dragonfly Films Said Reedus: “I’m thrilled to be working alongside Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Films and Todd Myers’ Dragonfly Films to bring more of the story of the Boondock Saints to audiences. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we have long been working toward. We are pressing on without our longtime friend and Captain, Troy Duffy on this one. He has decided to write a Boondock Saints book series and I can’t wait to read it. Said Flanery: “Basil and Todd are the perfect partners to bust the brothers out of prison. With Basil and Todd at the helm, this will be the best Saints yet. So now it’s time for the brothers to break out the pea coats, re-load, and get back to work.” Movies ‘Monkey Man’ – Second Trailer Assaults the Senses With Brutal Revenge and Rave Reviews Universal and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions are getting set to unleash director Dev Patel’s Monkey Man , which has been earning rave reviews on the festival scene. Meagan Navarro wrote in her SXSW review for Bloody Disgusting, “ Monkey Man presents Dev Patel as a new action hero, a tenacious underdog with a penetrating stare who bites, bludgeons, and stabs his way through bodies to gloriously bloody excess. More excitingly, the film introduces Patel as a strong visionary right out of the gate.” “Patel’s assured, audacious vision delivers an epic crowd-pleaser of mythic proportions,” Meagan’s 4.5 star rave review continues. “Run, don’t walk, to theaters for this one.” Monkey Man will release only in theaters April 5 . Watch the new trailer below. The official press release previews, “Oscar® nominee Dev Patel ( Lion, Slumdog Millionaire ) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless. “Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. “After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him. “Packed with thrilling and spectacular fight and chase scenes, Monkey Man is directed by Dev Patel from his original story and his screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee ( Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World ). The film’s international cast includes Sharlto Copley ( District 9 ), Sobhita Dhulipala ( Made in Heaven ), Pitobash ( Million Dollar Arm ), Vipin Sharma ( Hotel Mumbai ), Ashwini Kalsekar ( Ek Tha Hero ), Adithi Kalkunte ( Hotel Mumbai ), Sikandar Kher ( Aarya ) and Makarand Deshpande ( RRR ).” Monkey Man is produced by Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas ( Hotel Mumbai, The Man Who Knew Infinity ), Oscar® winner Jordan Peele ( Nope, Get Out ), Win Rosenfeld ( Candyman, Hunters series), Ian Cooper ( Nope, Us ), Basil Iwanyk ( John Wick franchise, Sicario films), Erica Lee ( John Wick franchise, Silent Night ), Christine Haebler ( Shut In, Bones of Crows ) and Anjay Nagpal (executive producer of Bombshell, Greyhound ). Serving as executive producers are Jonathan Fuhrman, Natalya Pavchinskya, Aaron L. Gilbert, Andria Spring, Alison-Jane Roney and Steven Thibault. Universal Pictures presents a Bron Studios production, a Thunder Road film, a Monkeypaw production, a Minor Realm/S’Ya Concept production, in association with WME Independent and Creative Wealth Media.
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