It’s common for classic cinema to get a second wind of life through modern-day retellings, but the upcoming Cliffhanger reboot is taking development to the next level. A sequel to the undated project is currently in the works ahead of its descent to theatres, with Rocket Science and Thank You Pictures set to produce.
No other details were shared, including a release date, plot specifics, and returning cast or creative members. What’s known, though, is that original star Sylvester Stallone won’t be returning as mountain climber Gabe Walker in the reboot film starring Pierce Brosnan (the James Bond movies) and Lily James (Cinderella).
The reimagining of the climbing classic, which is in the post-production stages, follows Brosnan’s Ray Cooper, a seasoned mountaineer who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with his daughter Sydney. The pair is targeted by a group of kidnappers during a trip with a billionaire’s son, forcing Ray’s other daughter, Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, to confront her fears and save her family.
Alongside the leading duo, the Cliffhanger reboot also features Nell Tiger Free (The First Omen), Franz Rogowski (Passages), Shubham Saraf (Shantaram), Assaad Bouab (Peaky Blinders), Suzy Bemba (Poor Things), and Bruno Gouery (Emily in Paris). Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise, Black Adam) directed the pic, while the script is based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour. A release date was not announced.
“We’re going to bring the audience a truly thrilling and visceral, premium theatrical experience. Lily, in particular, has gone above and beyond for the role, putting in real training and learning to climb. Her dedication has allowed us to capture some incredible shots we couldn’t have achieved otherwise, and the whole crew is blown away by her commitment,” said the director.
Released in 1993, the original movie starred Stallone as a mountain climber who becomes embroiled in a heist of a U.S. Treasury plane flying through the Rocky Mountains. It grossed US$255 million worldwide and scored a Guinness World Record for the most expensive film stunt in the air, performed by stuntman Simon Crane.
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