Universal Taps Chris MacBride To Pen ‘Confession Of Murder’ Remake With Glen Powell Producing
Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to remake the 2012 Korean thriller "Confession of Murder," with screenwriter Chris MacBride hired to write the script. Glen Powell and Dan Cohen's Barnstorm banner will produce alongside Naomi Funabashi and Rishi Rajani of Winged Tiger, marking the latest project for Powell's growing production company as it builds out a slate with the studio.
The original film centred on the investigation triggered when a suspected serial killer, protected from prosecution by the statute of limitations, publishes a memoir detailing his crimes; it starred Jung Jae-Yung and was directed by Jung Byung-gil. Universal's Christine Sun is overseeing the remake, with details of MacBride's take on the story kept under wraps. The deal continues a busy run for Barnstorm, which is also developing a Lou Gehrig biopic with Universal and Richard Linklater, and for MacBride, who recently sold projects to Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios.
In short
- Universal is remaking Korean thriller "Confession of Murder" for Hollywood
- Chris MacBride writes the script; Glen Powell's Barnstorm produces
- Winged Tiger's Funabashi and Rajani co-produce; plot details undisclosed
Explained simply
Confession of Murder is a South Korean thriller released in 2012, directed by Jung Byung-gil and starring Jung Jae-young. Its story follows an investigation after a man who escaped prosecution under a time limit for bringing charges publishes a memoir claiming responsibility for a series of killings.
Universal Pictures is the studio behind the planned remake. Chris MacBride is a screenwriter, while Glen Powell and Dan Cohen produce through their company Barnstorm; Naomi Funabashi and Rishi Rajani are also producing for Winged Tiger. The project brings together a Korean film’s crime story and a new US production, while adding to Barnstorm’s growing slate with Universal.