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Robert Downey Jr. to Star in 'Vertigo' Remake: A Controversial Hollywood Move.

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Source: The Guardian
Robert Downey Jr. to Star in 'Vertigo' Remake: A Controversial Hollywood Move.
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Robert Downey Jr is planning to produce and star in a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, with Steven Knight writing the screenplay. The big question is who will play the iconic roles of Madeleine and Midge. Options include a shot-for-shot duplication, going back to the literary source material, or gender-flipping the movie.

Topics:entertainment#casting#film#hollywood#remake#robert-downey-jr#vertigo
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