Before MGM's financial trouble they were looking into having Darren Aronofsky direct a reboot of Robocop. Of course, Darren Aronofsky went on to direct Black Swan and is now working on a new Wolverine film, so it seemed unlikely that his version of Robocop was going to move forward.
Since MGM recently recovered from their financial problems, they have been on the looking to leverage their top franchises and Deadline is reporting that MGM has approached Brazillian director Jose Padilha to direct a reboot of Robocop:
"MGM has targeted Robocop as its first major franchise play, and they worked hard to find a filmmaker who could play on a global field. They were impressed by Padilha's track record with taut crime dramas Elite Squad and a sequel that came out in 2010."
It does not appear this deal is set in stone, but we now know that MGM is actively pursuing directors and talent to get this remake off the ground quickly.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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