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Sam Wrench to Remake 1980 Classic 'The Idolmaker'

3/17/2025

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Sam Wrench, celebrated for his work on the Taylor Swift: Eras Tour concert film, is set to helm a remake of the iconic 1980 film The Idolmaker for Amazon MGM Studios. With a script penned by Jason Katims, this new adaptation pays homage to the original, which won a Golden Globe and boasts a stellar 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Sam Wrench, celebrated for his work on the Taylor Swift: Eras Tour concert film, is set to helm a remake of the iconic 1980 film The Idolmaker for Amazon MGM Studios. With a script penned by Jason Katims, this new adaptation pays homage to the original, which won a Golden Globe and boasts a stellar 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.