Brian Damage
05-22-2010, 10:33 AM
Just as “MacGruber” hits theaters, the TV show that inspired the parody is making strides in its journey to the big screen.
New Line, which is developing the “MacGyver” movie, has tapped Jason Richman to pen the script.
“MacGyver,” of course, is the adventure series that ran from 1985-92 on ABC and starred Richard Dean Anderson as a resourceful secret agent who uses ingenious, science-inspired trickery to escape danger.
The character became part of pop culture, and “Saturday Night Live” took the concept to the next level with its “MacGruber” skits starring Will Forte.
As New Line put “MacGyver” into development in March, Relativity quickly put together its parody, getting a cast in front of cameras last summer and fall.
If hiring Richman is any indication, New Line plans to make “MacGyver” straight-faced but still keep it fun. The WME-repped writer did uncredited work on “Rush Hour 3,” wrote the Chris Rock-Anthony Hopkins action comedy “Bad Company” and worked on a draft of “Beverly Hills Cop 4.”
Raffaella De Laurentiis is producing “MacGyver” through her Raffaella Prods. along with Martha De Laurentiis and series creator Lee Zlotoff. Dino De Laurentiis is executive producing.
http://riskybusiness.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/05/20/jason-richman-hired-to-jury-rig-macgyver-script-exclusive/
New Line, which is developing the “MacGyver” movie, has tapped Jason Richman to pen the script.
“MacGyver,” of course, is the adventure series that ran from 1985-92 on ABC and starred Richard Dean Anderson as a resourceful secret agent who uses ingenious, science-inspired trickery to escape danger.
The character became part of pop culture, and “Saturday Night Live” took the concept to the next level with its “MacGruber” skits starring Will Forte.
As New Line put “MacGyver” into development in March, Relativity quickly put together its parody, getting a cast in front of cameras last summer and fall.
If hiring Richman is any indication, New Line plans to make “MacGyver” straight-faced but still keep it fun. The WME-repped writer did uncredited work on “Rush Hour 3,” wrote the Chris Rock-Anthony Hopkins action comedy “Bad Company” and worked on a draft of “Beverly Hills Cop 4.”
Raffaella De Laurentiis is producing “MacGyver” through her Raffaella Prods. along with Martha De Laurentiis and series creator Lee Zlotoff. Dino De Laurentiis is executive producing.
http://riskybusiness.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/05/20/jason-richman-hired-to-jury-rig-macgyver-script-exclusive/