When The Bodyguard premiered in 1992, no one predicted the way it would shake the entertainment industry, both in film and music. The film paired Whitney Houston with Kevin Costner, already a megastar, and it made massive waves. Now, Warner Bros. is bringing back one of its greatest love stories. The studio has confirmed a reboot of The Bodyguard, with Sam Wrench, the director of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, set to direct the remake, while Jonathan A. Abrams will write the screenplay.
The announcement came during a major interview with Deadline, where Warner Bros. executives revealed the studio’s focus on reviving its successful past projects. Although casting details have not been finalized, the reboot is already generating buzz among longtime fans of the original film.
Whitney Houston’s performance in ‘The Bodyguard’ marked her acting debut
The original The Bodyguard, directed by Mick Jackson and written by Lawrence Kasdan, followed pop star Rachel Marron and her bodyguard Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect her from a stalker. As danger draws near, an unexpected romance blossoms between the two. Despite mixed reviews, the film earned over $400 million at the box office and became popular largely due to Houston’s unforgettable performance of “I Will Always Love You.”
The soundtrack remains one of the most successful in history, earning multiple awards and selling over 45 million copies worldwide. The film also marked Houston’s acting debut.
Warner Bros. Discovery is remaking its classics
This isn’t the first attempt to remake The Bodyguard. Since 2011, Warner Bros. has explored various pairings, including Channing Tatum and Cardi B, and Chris Hemsworth with Tessa Thompson. The studio hopes that the current creative team will finally bring the reimagining to life.
The reboot is part of a broader strategy by Warner Bros. Discovery to refresh its classic properties. Upcoming projects also include new installments of Beetlejuice, The Matrix, and Practical Magic, as well as a sequel to the successful Minecraft movie. While the release date remains unknown, fans can expect more updates as development progresses. Casting someone who can live up to Whitney Houston’s legacy might be difficult, but that only adds to the anticipation.
