Dude.
The LA Times brings us the news that Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure is being remade for a straight-to-DVD release.
It's a joke, right?
Nope. Writers Gabe Grifoni and Suzanne Francis already have an outline for the script. Original creators Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson weren't asked to participate, but they said they wish Bill and Ted well.
What about Keanu?
From the sounds of things, this is going to be a straight-up remake, not a sequel focusing on the guys in their 40s (which, frankly, could have been pretty funny). So it looks like Keanu and Alex Winter are off the hook. But who else could play Bill and Ted?
Could it possibly be excellent?
I'm pretty worried about this one, guys. After all the outcry over the Footloose remake yesterday, I simply can't wait to see what you have to say about this.
It sounds horrible, but you know I'm going to rent it.
Travesty! Absolute travesty! I agree that a sequel featuring the dudes all grown up could have been awesome. But a flat out remake? Come on Hollywood! I know there are tons of original scripts out there by screenwriters dying to get their break. Give them a shot! Stop remaking movies that don't need to be messed with. This was perfect the first time around!
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