A more diverse and inclusive reboot of the 1991 comedyFather of the Brideis in development at Warner Bros., multiple sources have told Collider.
Matt Lopezhas been tapped to write the script, and he has plenty of experience writing family films, with credits including theAdam SandlervehicleBedtime Stories, as well asRace to Witch MountainandThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Father of the Bridewas, itself, a remake of the 1950 film of the same name starringSpencer TracyandElizabeth Taylor. The ‘91 version starredSteve Martinas George Banks, who is reluctant to let go of his daughter when he finds out that he’s getting married. Eventually, he learns to accept with his new son-in-law, realizing that as long as his daughter is happy, he’s happy. This new Latinx reboot is expected to tweak the premise a bit to help distinguish itself from its predecessors.
Diane Keatonco-starred alongsideKimberly Williams,George Newbern,Kieran Culkin,B.D. WongandMartin Shortas the scene-stealing wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer, while newly-crowned Emmy winnerEugene Levyeven made an appearance. The movie grossed $89 million at the domestic box office, while its 1995 sequel took in $76 million stateside.
What’s interesting about this reboot – besides the more inclusive direction it’ll be going – is that the project is set up at Warner Bros., whereas a 2018Hollywood Reporterstory indicated that aFather of the Bridereboot was expected to be a priority at Disney+. It was Disney that released the Steve Martin movies, but MGM released the 1950 original, and WB inherited many of that studio’s library titles back in the day. Warner Bros. execsPaul PerezandJesse Ehrmanwill oversee the reboot on behalf of the studio.
In recent years, Lopez has adaptedDrew Daywalt’s bestselling children’s bookThe Day the Crayons QuitforShawn Levy’s 21 Laps banner, as well as a movie based on the popular video gameAsteroidsfor producerLorenzo di Bonaventura. He’s represented by Lit Entertainment Group and attorney Melissa Rogal.
Father of the Bridehas been in the news this week, as Netflix has convened a reunion special that will bring back Martin, Williams, Newbern, Culkin and Short, and be directed byNancy Meyers, who produced and co-wrote the 1991 movie with directorCharles Shyer. And speaking of reunions and Warner Bros., Collider recently hosted a panel withKeanu Reevescelebrating the 15th anniversary ofConstantine, and you canclick hereto check it out.
