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Ryan Reynolds Reboots '70s Classic 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' with Amazon MGM
7 Nov
Summary
- 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
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.
The new 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' could potentially offer a chance for Reynolds to reunite on-screen with his longtime friend and collaborator, Hugh Jackman, something fans have been eagerly anticipating. However, details on the casting remain under wraps for now.
With Reynolds' star power, the writing pedigree, and a beloved source material, this reimagining of 'Thunderbolt & Lightfoot' is shaping up to be an exciting prospect for action-comedy fans.
