‘Murder On The Orient Express’ Remake Adds ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel Writer
By Germain Lussier/March 11, 2015 11:30 am EST
Variety broke the news of Green’s hiring. However, there’s no word how far he’ll go with the original Agatha Christie book. It’s possible the film is a period piece, or maybe a modern retelling. You’d have to think the former, because people simply don’t travel long distances by train anymore. The story, of course, is about a murder on a train and the detective who attempts to solve it among a slew of passengers.
For a clue, let’s mention another classic train murder mystery, Strangers on a Train. That’s also being remade (by Gone Girl team of Gillian Flynn, David Fincher and Ben Affleck.) However, that story is only set partially on a train and the new producers felt the idea of it was so archaic, they’re totally removing the train from the equation. In that film, the strangers will meet on a plane. It’s called simply Strangers.
Which is to say, you can’t do an “Orient Express” movie and take the “Orient Express” out of it. I’m guessing this will be a period piece. Either way, it’ll be nice to have a potentially adult, high concept murder mystery out there.
What do you think about a Murder at the Orient Express remake? Is Green the right person to write it?
