‘Weird Science’ Remake Coming, Joel Silver And Michael Bacall Attached

You folks are going to be torn on this one.

A remake of the 1985 John Hughes classic Weird Science has just been greenlit at Universal. Joel Silver (who produced the original) is set to produce the remake, while 21 Jump Street writer Michael Bacall will pen the script.

Weird Science is likely to go R-Rated, much like last year’s 80’s remake 21 Jump Street (which was surprisingly hilarious). Nothing more is known about the project at this time, including who will direct and who will star. The original featured Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton, and Robert Downey Jr.

Whether you like it or not, it’s happening. Who would you like to see in starring roles? Also, apparently I’ve never seen Weird Science. Weird, huh?

Source: Deadline