Keanu Reeves is reported to be in talks to star in James Wan’s reimagining of the 2019 South Korean film “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil,” with Paramount Pictures producing. The project is described as a remake of the original action-crime thriller directed by Lee Sang-yong.
Multiple outlets frame the story around Reeves’ involvement and Wan’s role as director, noting that the studio is planning a new version for Paramount. Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter describe the project’s momentum and Reeves’ discussions as it develops, while also identifying the original film’s star as Don Lee (also known as Ma Dong-seok). All sources indicate he is attached to reprise his part opposite Reeves, though they provide limited specifics about other cast or what Wan’s remake will change.
Taken together, the coverage largely agrees on the core news: Paramount’s remake, Wan directing, Reeves in talks, and Don Lee’s potential return from the Korean original. The differences mostly relate to how the outlets phrase the status of Reeves’ involvement (e.g., “in talks” versus “cast” wording) and how much developmental context they add.
