Los Angeles, Nov 1 (PTI) A reboot of the 1993 action-thriller "Cliffhanger" is in development with Lily James and former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan leading the cast. It was earlier reported that the original film's lead, veteran actor Sylvester Stallone, will be returning for a follow-up to the original movie that would be directed by Ric Roman Waugh of "Greenland". Also Read | 'Singham Again' Full Movie Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels For Free Download & Watch Online; Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor Khan's Film Is the Latest Victim of Piracy?.
The project has now been reimagined but will retain the original's high-stakes, mountainous action, while exploring a fresh storyline, according to entertainment news outlet Variety. The reboot will be directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who earlier worked with Brosnan on the Dwayne Johnson-led "Black Adam". Also Read | 'Singham Again' Review: Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty's Action Film Receives Rave Reviews From Critics.
"Cliffhanger" featured Stallone as Gabe Walker, a former mountain rescue ranger who becomes embroiled in a high-stakes heist gone wrong. The new script is based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour. Filming is underway in Austria.
Brosnan will play seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney. During a weekend trip with a billionaire's son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers. Ray's daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accide.