What is the 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' remake about?

The 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' remake is a new adaptation of the 1974 action comedy film that starred Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges. The story follows a bank robber disguised as a preacher who teams up with a low-level thief to plan a new heist with his old gang.

Who is involved in the 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' remake?

Ryan Reynolds is teaming up with Amazon's MGM studio to develop the remake. Reynolds is set to star in the film and produce it through his Maximum Effort production company. The script will be written by Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson, who worked on the TV series Fargo, and Deadpool editor Shane Reid will make his directorial debut.

Will Hugh Jackman appear in the 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' remake?

While details on the casting are still under wraps, the remake could potentially offer a chance for Ryan Reynolds to reunite on-screen with his longtime friend and collaborator, Hugh Jackman, something fans have been eagerly anticipating.

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Ryan Reynolds Reboots '70s Classic 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' with Amazon MGM

7 Nov

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Ryan Reynolds teams up with Amazon MGM to remake 1974 action comedy
Reynolds to star and produce alongside his Maximum Effort banner
Fargo writers Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson on script, Deadpool editor to direct

Ryan Reynolds Reboots '70s Classic 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' with Amazon MGM

As of November 7th, 2025, Ryan Reynolds has teamed up with Amazon's MGM studio to spearhead a remake of the 1974 action comedy 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot'. Reynolds is set to star in the adaptation and will produce the project through his Maximum Effort production company.

The original film, directed by Michael Cimino, starred Clint Eastwood as a bank robber disguised as a preacher and Jeff Bridges as a low-level thief. The two come together to plan a new heist with Eastwood's old gang, but things don't go as planned. Bridges earned an Oscar nomination for his supporting role.

For the remake, Reynolds has enlisted writers Enzo Mileti and Scott Wilson, who previously worked on the acclaimed FX series Fargo, to pen the script. Additionally, Shane Reid, the editor behind Reynolds' Deadpool and Wolverine films, will make his directorial debut on the project.