Taylor Swift\’s \”Eras Tour\” Director Set to Revive \”The Bodyguard\”: Report

The initial 1992 movie featured Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.

The director of
Taylor Swift: The Era Tour,
Sam Wrench is apparently eying another pop star project.

The 34-year-old director, nominated for a Grammy and winner of an Emmy, known for producing the 2023 concert tour documentary for Taylor Swift fans, is teaming up with Warner Bros. to recreate the film from 1992.
The Bodyguard
,
Deadline
reported on Friday, April 11th.
The Hollywood Reporter
and
Variety
also reported the news.

Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of Warner Bros. Pictures
Mike De Luca
and
Pam Abdy
initially broke the story toDeadline.

In
The Bodyguard
Once upon a time, ex-Secret Service operative Frank Farmer, played by Kevin Costner, had the crucial job of protecting chart-topping celebrity Rachel Marron, portrayed by Whitney Houston, from a menacing individual who stalked her. As they spent more time together, an emotional connection blossomed between them.

Related:
Kevin Costner Shares That Whitney Houston Didn’t Appear on ‘The Bodyguard’ Movie Poster

The initial movie brought in $411 million globally at the box office. Directed by Mick Jackson, it was penned by Lawrence Kasdan.

Much of
The Bodyguard
The film\’s triumph can be attributed to its chart-topping soundtrack, featuring Whitney Houston’s rendition of Dolly Parton\’s \”I Will Always Love You\” along with tracks by the legendary R&B artist. Notably, two songs from the movie—\”I Have Nothing\” and \”Run to You\”—were shortlisted for the Academy Award in the category of Best Original Song.

Earlier this year, Costner honored his co-star in an Instagram post commemorating them.
his 70th birthday
.

\”This picture makes me realize how fortunate I am to celebrate another birthday,\” he commented on a behind-the-scenes image of them together.
The Bodyguard
was being recorded. \”We lost such a shining star when Whitney passed away.\”

The singer of \”I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)\”
passed away in 2012 at the age of 48
.

The casting details have not yet been disclosed for the remake; however, Deadline stated that
Juror No. 2
Author Jonathan A. Abrams is penning the screenplay.

Wrench\’s efforts have proven effective, with
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Revised Version)
becoming the
top-streamed music movie on Disney+
since its release on the streaming platform back in March 2024.

The documentary following the pop star’s latest tour includes four extra primary performance tracks that weren’t displayed in cinemas. Additionally, once the credits roll, there is a session with stripped-down versions of \”Death by a Thousand Cuts,\” \”I Can See You,\” \”Maroon,\” and \”You Are in Love,\” which have never been seen before.

The mega-hit collaboration between Welch and the \”Shake It Off\” singer was with
largest box office start for a concert movie
In history, this places it among the top-grossing concert films ever made — ranking just below the leader.
Michael Jackson
\’s 2009 documentary
This Is It
.

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The British filmmaker collaborated with Swift for her The Eras Tour performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in August 2023.

Other initiatives undertaken by Welch encompass
Billie Eilish: In Concert at The O2
and
Andrea Bocelli 30: A Celebration
.

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