It seems like aRichard Gererenaissance might be on the horizon.Deadlinereports that thePretty Womanstar, who has not been in a film since 2017’sThree Christs, is attached to star in the upcoming dramaLonging. The film will be an English-language remake of the critically acclaimed 2017 Hebrew language film of the same name.
The remake will actually be directed by the writer and director of the original, Israeli filmmakerSavi Gabizon.Longingwill star Gere as an aging bachelor who discovers he had a son with an ex-girlfriend twenty years prior. From there the man begins to evaluate his life and the choices he’s made that got him to where he is. The original film was a massive hit with critics, both in the Israeli film community and internationally when it premiered at events like the Venice Film Festival and TIFF.
While Gere’s career may not be as flashy in recent years, there was a point where he was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He had roles in just about every genre. From romance films likeRunaway Bride, to crime dramas likeThe JackalandPrimal Fear, to the musicalChicago. He was also in a number of timeless classics likePretty WomanandAn Officer and a Gentleman.Longingis also just part of a return for Gere, as he is also set to star in upcoming comediesMaybe I Do, alongsideSusan Sarandon, Emma Roberts,andDiane Keaton, andThe Making Of, with Keaton,Blake Lively, andLin-Manuel Miranda.
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This remake ofLongingwill be produced byDaniel Bekermanthrough his production banner, Scythia Films. Other producers on the film will includeAlexander Vinnitskifor Current Flow Entertainment withMyles NestelandLisa Wilsonserving as executive producers for The Solution Entertainment. Wilson gave a statement on the casting of Gere, saying:
“I am thrilled to be working with Richard Gere for the third time afterArbitrageandNorman. When I read the script ofLongingI knew immediately that this would be perfect casting and thankfully Richard concurred.”
Gabizon was also excited to work with Gere, simply adding:
“I am looking forward to working with Richard, having such a great and special actor in my film is a dream come true for me.”
Longingis currently in production in Ontario, Canada. Stay tuned to Collider for any future updates on this project.
