Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Ryan Reynolds to Star in and Produce 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' Remake
Movie star Ryan Reynolds is going to be in a new version of an old movie called 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot'.
This movie is about two criminals, one who pretends to be a preacher and another who is a young thief.
Together, they plan a big bank robbery.
The first movie was funny and exciting and a big hit.
Ryan Reynolds will not only act in the new movie but also help make it.
Writers known for 'Fargo' are working on the script, and someone who worked on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' will direct.
They want to make the story feel new for today's audiences.
People think maybe Hugh Jackman, who was in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' with Ryan, might be in it too, but nobody knows for sure yet.
Ryan Reynolds is set to star in and produce a remake of the 1974 crime film 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' for Amazon MGM Studios.
Reynolds' production company, Maximum Effort, will produce the film.
Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson, writers from 'Fargo' season four, are developing the screenplay.
Shane Reid, editor of 'Deadpool & Wolverine', will make his directorial debut with this remake.
The remake aims to update the original film's themes for a modern audience, potentially featuring a 'two-hander' role for another major star.
- Who
- Ryan Reynolds
- What
- will star in and produce a remake of the 1974 crime classic 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot'
- When
- Development is underway, with a screenplay being developed.
- Where
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Why
- To reimagine the classic film with modern themes and Ryan Reynolds' signature style.
- Original Film Year
- 1974
- Original Stars
- Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges
- Studio
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Production Company
- Maximum Effort
- Writers
- Enzo Mileti, Scott Wilson
- Director
- Shane Reid