Escape from New York Remake Seems to Finally Be on Track as Zack Snyder Joins as Writer and Director

IGN·Jun 1

✦ NabkaNews BriefAuto-summarized from multiple outlets · verify with the source

A remake of the 1981 film Escape from New York is in development, with Zack Snyder reportedly set to write and direct. The project appears to be moving forward, although there is some uncertainty as one outlet mentions a different individual, Leigh Whannell, being involved with a planned remake. The remake is expected to be a reimagining of the John Carpenter classic.

Full coverage

Zack Snyder is remaking a John Carpenter cult classic — and it's heading to cinemas

empireonline.com·Jun 1

Zack Snyder To Write And Direct ‘Escape From New York’ Reimagining

Punch Drunk Critics·Jun 2

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake Is in Development at StudioCanal

GeekTyrant·Apr 14

'Escape From New York': Zack Snyder to Direct Reimagining of John Carpenter's Dystopian Classic!

Dread Central·Jun 1

Escape From New York | Zack Snyder set to direct the remake

Film Stories·Jun 2

Zack Snyder set to direct the Escape from New York reimagining

Gamereactor UK·Jun 2

A Remake of John Carpenter's 1981 Post-Apocalypse Classic Escape From New York Is Finally Moving Forward

IGN·Apr 14

Leigh Whannell Gives An Update On His Planned ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake

Fangoria·Jan 8

View original report at IGN ↗

Fetching the latest headlines…