RoboCop, Jose Padilha's remake of the classic sci-fi action film, has added a genuine heavyweight to its cast with the announcement that Gary Oldman has signed on to play one of the leads.
Oldman will play Norton, the scientist responsible for creating RoboCop, who finds himself conflicted by the demands of his employers, and the struggle of a former human to rediscover his old self.
Oldman will be joining new RoboCop Joel Kinnaman (star of the US version of The Killing), who spoke recently about how adult a version of the story audiences will be treated to.
"I sincerely hope they’re going for an R rating, because I can’t imagine how RoboCop could be PG-13," he said. "That would be a huge mistake. If I have any say in it, I will fight very hard for it. It has to be violent."
Production has yet to begin on the film, but with RoboCop currently scheduled to open on 9 August 2013, expect some more casting announcements sooner rather than later...
Source: THR
Is Oldman a good fit for Norton? Tell us, below...
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Otrain
May 24th 2012, 6:36
When this remake was first announced i was annoyed, but with oldballs in it, defo going to watch this now
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MoodyMonkey
May 24th 2012, 7:00
Wow...did not see that coming. colour me excited now!
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EddieFelson
May 24th 2012, 7:23
@Otrain I concur completely. I thought this was going to be another pointless piece of sh*t but if it's good enough for Oldman its good enough for me!
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EddieFelson
May 24th 2012, 7:25
Still would have liked a different lead and Aronofsky in the chair but you can’t have it all I suppose..... Oh I forgot about TDKR it's seems you can have it all!
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bencobra
May 24th 2012, 8:13
This is a good addition. I have not seen the guy playing Robocop. Having an unknown is not a bad thing. I completely agree about the violence factor. I hope the CGI is not too heavily applied.
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EddieFelson
May 24th 2012, 8:31
He’s not unknown, well maybe he is to you but he’s been in Safe House and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo among others but I know him best from The Killing and although he can act I cant see him playing Robocop but obviously you get surprised by actors performances all the time so I hope he proves me wrong.
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MoodyMonkey
May 24th 2012, 8:40
In related news Peter Weller is playing The Dark Knight... http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=60243
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MoodyMonkey
May 24th 2012, 8:47
should mention its the animated The Dark Knight Returns...
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bencobra
May 24th 2012, 9:43
@EddieFelson. I should have been more clear. I think it will be beneficial to have someone playing Robocop who is not an A-list star.
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EddieFelson
May 24th 2012, 12:32
Yeah I don’t know, it's one of those casting's that I can’t see anyone other than Peter " Dead or alive, you're coming with me" Weller playing still more interested now Oldmans signed on!
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ChrisWootton
May 24th 2012, 14:04
Sounds like they are doing something new with it at least.. the original is pretty flawless so it's still going to be a tough sell for me
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Ali1748
May 24th 2012, 16:20
I was interested when it was Darren Aronofsky behind the helm.
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FBSHarrigan
May 24th 2012, 18:00
I still think that this is a bad idea because Robocop does not need a remake in the very least and the studio should create a new hero for the current generation. Oldman's acting will greatly improve this film, but I still do not trust Hollywood to remake beloved things, especially now when they are being churned out like crazy. Oldman does not necessarily make for a good film. As we have seen from his lame Solomon Kane in Red Riding Hood. http://www.videodetective.com/movies/red-riding-hood/855429#.T76EruuWclc Sometimes with a star actor, the director feels he can just be lazy which results in a weak film. If Oldman is used to his full potential, this movie does have more of a shot.
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StevePotter
May 24th 2012, 22:20
As long as they try something new (which they probably will) and keep the R rating, I think this might be pretty good. The original RoboCop was awesome, but far from a perfect movie. I know this is sacrilegious, but it is possible that this movie could be better. Unlikely, yes, but stranger things have happened.
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QuietLife
May 25th 2012, 7:06
Could be worse. They could re-release Robocop 3...
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EddieFelson
May 25th 2012, 8:01
Robocop 3 was utter bullsh*t wasn’t it! Originals are great hopefully it will be a totally different kind of feel as if they try and recreate it, it will fail. Dredd/Robocop? I would much rather see an adaptation of Judgement on Gotham Dredd/Batman since the legend ends this year and guaranteed I will want more! Also I bought that GN about 20 years ago and still is one of the best now (if you like crossovers Lex Luthor Man of Steel is pretty interesting as well)
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ariboy
May 25th 2012, 12:10
Norton? Surely it's (Bob) Morton that he's playing?
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EddieFelson
May 26th 2012, 8:06
Why dont they get Gary playing an old drunk who decides to clean up the mean street's with nothing but a crate of whiskey and a 28g Shotgun! comes amiss during a gangfight and a swift bazzoka to the face! the police, clearly seeing he is the future of law enforcment, spend 1 zillion Dollars turning him into half machine half hobo all Cop! Hobo With a Shoutgun 2 - Hobocop
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marc96
May 26th 2012, 18:27
@eddiefelson, i think you might have just thought up the greatest movie ever !! i'd copyright it quick if i was you
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