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James Wan to Direct New Take on The Gangster

3/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Paramount Pictures has appointed James Wan to direct a reimagining of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, with Michael Clear producing for Atomic Monster and Don Lee producing through Big Punch Global alongside Sylvester Stallone.
Don Lee will reprise his role as a mob boss.
The original film premiered at Cannes in 2019 and follows a cop and a gangster who team up to catch a serial killer.

History

Historical Context

"The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil," directed by Lee Won-tae, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2019, highlighting South Korea's struggle with rising violence. The film's unique collaboration between a gangster and a cop reflects a broader trend in cinema, as Hollywood's interest in international narratives grows, exemplified by the upcoming remake featuring Sylvester Stallone and directed by James Wan.

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Story summary

Paramount Pictures has appointed James Wan to direct a reimagining of The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, with Michael Clear producing for Atomic Monster and Don Lee producing through Big Punch Global alongside Sylvester Stallone.
Don Lee will reprise his role as a mob boss.
The original film premiered at Cannes in 2019 and follows a cop and a gangster who team up to catch a serial killer.

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