TheGuys and Dollsremake receives its first new update with an Oscar-nominated director in talks. Based on the Broadway musical, which itself was based on short stories by Damon Runyon, the 1955 film was written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz andstarred Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine as gamblers, a mission worker, and nightclub singer navigating high-stakes bets and romance in New York City. In 2019, Sony purchased the rights to remakeGuys and Dollswith Bill Condon originally attached to direct in 2021.
Now, the remake has received its first new update with an Oscar-nominated director in talks. According toVariety,Rob Marshall is in talks to direct theGuys and Dollsremakefor Sony’s TriStar Pictures. The director is still in talks, so it’s not quite a done deal yet.
What To Know About The Guys & Dolls Remake
Writers Involved & Possible Stars
In addition to directing theGuys and Dollsremake,Rob Marshall would also co-write the script, if he officially signs on, alongside John DeLuca, John Requa, and Glenn Ficarra. Marshall and DeLuca are partners and frequent collaborators, having worked together previously onNine,Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,Into the Woods,Mary Poppins Returns, andThe Little Mermaid(2023). Requa and Ficarra are also frequent collaborators, having co-directedI Love You Phillip Morris,Crazy, Stupid, Love,Focus, andWhiskey Tango Foxtrot.
This Beloved 1955 Musical Movie Was Supposed To Receive A Remake (So What Happened To It?)
This sensational musical movie released in 1955 was supposed to receive a Hollywood remake but so far, very few updates have been released.
The 1955 film version ofGuys and Dollsfeatured an iconic cast that included Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine. When 20th Century Fox had originally secured the rights to remakeGuys and Dolls,Joseph Gordon-Levitt andChanning Tatum were considered for the lead roles, though the project was ultimately shelved due to the Fox-Disney merger. With a remake now in the works from Sony, perhaps there could be a renewed interest in casting the two stars.
Our Take On Rob Marshall Directing The Guys & Dolls Remake
The Chicago Director Is A Great Choice
Rob Marshall is a great choice to direct theGuys and Dollsremake sincehe has extensive experienceadapting Broadway musicals into movies, includingNineandInto the Woods, along with directing the Disney musicalsMary Poppins ReturnsandThe Little Mermaid(2023). However, Marshall’s most famous film is 2002’sChicago, based on the Broadway musical, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Director. It’s also interesting that Bill Condon, who adaptedChicagoto the screen, was originally considered to direct theGuys and Dollsremake, but now the director ofChicago, Rob Marshall, has taken his place.
Guys and Dolls
Cast
Guys and Dolls, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, follows gambler Nathan Detroit in his quest to finance a craps game, betting Sky Masterson to woo the virtuous Sarah Brown. Meanwhile, Nathan’s fiancée, Adelaide, yearns for a legitimate life and marriage.
