Warner Bros. is planning to remake the 1992 romantic thriller “The Bodyguard” that featured superstars Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour director Sam Wrench is set to direct the remake, which prompted rumors that Costner, 70, will reprise his role, and Taylor Swift will play his superstar client.
The original film made $411 million at the box office.
The plot centered around Costner’s former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, who takes a gig as a bodyguard to famous R&B star Rachel Marron, played by Whitney.
Rachel is being stalked by a deranged fan who makes his move after she wins the Best Picture Academy Award.
The original movie was nominated for 2 Oscars for its songs. The soundtrack became the best-selling of all time. The hit songs by Whitney Houston included “I Will Always Love You,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Queen of the Night,” “Run to You” and “I Have Nothing.”
