Gambit

Gambit is an upcoming American/British comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman starring Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz, Alan Rickman and Stanley Tucci. The film is a remake of the 1966 film of the same name starring Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine. The remake is scripted by Joel and Ethan Coen. A remake of Gambit has been mooted for several years. Joel and Ethan Coen completed a screenplay which was expected to be filmed in 2009. Colin Firth, who was rumoured to star as Harry Deane, said in September 2008: "No! It’s a complete lie. It’s been on IMDB and just sitting there." He also said: "The Coen brothers have written an absolutely brilliant script." Others reportedly discussed for the remake included Hugh Grant, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sandra...