The Bodyguard remake plot is a Hollywood-style American romantic thriller; the original movie was released in 1992 and starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. The cast for this remake includes Ryan Reynolds as Frank Farmer and currently has no release date. Reviews of the products have been mixed, with some people expecting it to be a blockbuster hit while others are not too hopeful about its success.
About The Bodyguard Remake:
The plot is about a strong love story between Frank Farmer (Ryan Reynolds), who used to be an elite bodyguard, and Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston in the 1992 original version). When her star starts rising after she inherits her father’s business empire, he decides that it would be best for everyone if they start seeing other people.
The plot of the American romantic thriller film is about a famous R&B and pop singer who hires a former Secret Service agent for her protection. The plot is mostly about the relationship between these two individuals.
Release date of The Bodyguard Remake :
The release date for the remake of The Bodyguard has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
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Production:
The movie was produced by the famous American film production company Warner Bros., and is a remake of its 1992 original version, which starred Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer and Whitney Houston as the superstar singer, Rachel Marron.
Filming:
Filming was done primarily in Los Angeles at iconic locations such as the Capitol Records building on Vine Street, Hollywood Walk of Fame stars sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard, and Beverly Hills Hotel’s “Pink Palace” in Beverly Hills.
Revenue:
The movie has the potential to make a lot of money for its production companies, but it will have some obstacles. The revenue generated by the original production of The Bodyguard, which was then a newly released movie, is estimated to be over $411 million.
Awards:
The Bodyguard was not only a commercial success, but it also received critical acclaim. The movie won three Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song (for “I Will Always Love You”), Best Motion Picture – Drama, and Best Original Score (lost to Forrest Gump).
The Starring Cast:
- The plot of the movie will be directed by The Bodyguard’s director, Mick Jackson.
- It is expected that Whitney and Kevin Costner may reprise their roles as Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer, respectively.
- They are currently in negotiations for this project with other stars such as Dermot Mulroney (as Bill Devaney) and Melissa Gilbert (as Lucy Marron).
- They are also rumored to be in talks with Whitney’s half-sister, Dionne Warwick.
The Plot:
The remake is expected to follow similar plot lines to its original version, with a few changes added to it. The plot follows a similar pattern to that of its predecessor, with some modifications being made along the way.
The plot starts out with a shooting that leaves the superstar singer Rachel Marron’s life in danger, so she hires Frank Farmer as her bodyguard to protect her at all cost. The rest of the plot follows their love story and how they overcome obstacles together while being surrounded by people who don’t have good intentions for them. The plot centers around a bodyguard hired to protect the pop superstar and his family, who is then tasked with finding out if she is really in danger.
Ratings:
At Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 79% based on 55 reviews. The site’s critical consensus reads, “The plot is familiar—but Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner give strong performances in this touching romantic thriller.” TV Guide rated it at four stars out of five. Roger Ebert awarded the film three-and-a-half stars out of four, saying that Houston “is effective in an essentially non-showy role” but criticizing the plot for being predictable.
