Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) has signed Darren Aronofsky to direct and David Self to write a new installment for its "RoboCop" franchise.Aronofsky, is the director of "The Fountain", and Self, the writer of "Road to Perdition".
The new film will be released in 2010.
The announcement was made today by Mary Parent, Chairman, Worldwide Motion Picture Group, MGM.
"Darren is undeniably one of the most talented, original and visceral film makers, and David is one of the greatest writers in Hollywood," said Parent.
"All of us at MGM couldn't be more excited."
Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Brad Fischer and David Thwaites will produce "RoboCop."Cale Boyter, Executive Vice President Production at MGM will oversee the project for the studio.
"After making the first 'RoboCop' at Orion more than 20 years ago, I'm thrilled to be helping to return this character to the screen with our partners at MGM and through the eyes of Darren Aronofsky and David Self," said Medavoy.Phoenix co-presidents Brad Fischer and David Thwaites added: "With a filmmaker of Darren Aronofsky's vision and imagination and a writer of David Self's caliber, we are poised to bring to the screen an entertaining and provocative film, which will now be under the creative guidance of two of the best storytellers working in our industry today."
The original RoboCop, which premiered in 1987, was "part man, part machine and all cop."
The film's storyline focused on the future of law enforcement as a terminally wounded cop returns to the police force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories.
The film was nominated for two Academy Awards -- Best Film Editing and Best Sound...
