Universal Pictures Gearing Up For Green Hornet Reboot
Universal Pictures is gearing up for the reboot of classic Green Hornet.
As being reported, the project is currently titled Green Hornet and Kato, indicating that the Hornet’s vigilante sidekick might also be in lead this time.
“The Green Hornet is one of the most iconic and beloved superhero tales ever created, and it has entertained generations of fans in every form of storytelling,” Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer said in a statement.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Michael, Bradley, and the entire Amasia team to launch an exciting new cinematic world for Britt Reid, Kato, and the Black Beauty, and we can’t wait to share it with global audiences soon.”
“Our goal is to make a film that existing fans will love, and new fans will love to discover,” Amasia’s Michael Helfant said in his statement. “With Universal, it feels like we are merging the past and the future, creating a contemporary version of the franchise that is fresh and exciting while respecting its long legacy and history.”
“Universal will be a great home for our new Green Hornet and Kato,” added Helfant. “The team at Universal, share our passion & enthusiasm for the property and will devote the resources to launch a truly global franchise. And, it’s very cool that Universal was the original distributor of the 1940s movie serials. Our goal is to make a film that existing fans will love, and new fans will love to discover. With Universal, it feels like we are merging the past and the future, creating a contemporary version of the franchise that is fresh and exciting while respecting its long legacy and history. I can’t wait!”
