"The Thin Man" 1934 theatrical poster ©Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rob Marshall and John DeLuca have officially signed on to the Warner Brothers planned remake of The Thin Man.
The pair will produce the film via their LUCAMAR Productions banner.
Award-winning director Marshall is also confirmed to direct. The film will reteam Marshall with Johnny Depp, who is attached to star in the project.
The two just worked together on PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES which Disney will be releasing on May 20.
Says Marshall, “John and I are overjoyed at the idea of working with Johnny again, especially on such a classy and classic project. We are also thrilled to be partnering this time with such wonderful producers as Christi Dembroski and Kevin McCormick, and we are looking forward to working with Warner Bros. to create a reinvention of a beloved story.”
The Thin Man is a remake of the Oscar®-Nominated 1934 film starring William Powell and Myrna Loy.