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Producer Sam Rami's remake of Poltergeist just got a little more interesting. According to The Wrap , Sam Rockwell is in talks to take on the male lead in the film, which would be fantastic! Rockwell is one of my favorite actors working right now, and it'd be fun to see him in a horror film like this.
Gil Kenan (Monster House) is directing the film from a script written by David Lindsay-Abaire. If Rockwell is cast he'll star along side Rosemarie DeWitt, who is already set to play the female lead. The site goes on to say that Rockwell is the filmmakers' top choice, "and that the actor is intrigued by the prospect of a lead role in a studio movie."
According to previous reports, this remake will almost serve as a sequel as it exists in the same world as the original movie, much like the Evil Dead remake. It's supposed to take place years after the Freeling's were chased out of town by a poltergeist. If you want to know more details about the story, click here.
There's a great movie out right now called The Way Way Back, which is one of the best roles Rockwell has ever had. I highly suggest you check it out if you haven't already.
