However, considering how both The Equalizer and The Magnificent Seven are gems in the crown of Sony, Fuqua’s defection to a Universal project might be easier said than done.
Variety broke the news involving talks between Universal and Fuqua, which could see the director of the impressive looking remake of The Magnificent Seven tackling another modernized adaptation of the Howard Hawks original.
However, considering that Antoine Fuqua is considering taking up the director’s chair, we’re now all of a sudden all ears on the matter.
And if Universal has their way, a third variant of that story will be heading our way, retaining the legendary Scarface title for all to recognize.