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Lionsgate is set to reboot its longest-running franchise, with the horror title “Leprechaun” set to get reimagined for a whole new generation.

Felipe Vargas (“Milk Teeth”) will direct the new feature film from a script by Mike Van Waes, who worked on the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” film. Roy Lee (“Barbarian, “IT”) will produce alongside Miri Yoon.

Trimark Pictures created the first film back in 1993 with Warwick Davis starring as a gold-protecting vengeful creature. The film, which marked the big screen debut of “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston, became a surprise moneymaker leading to seven further sequels.

“Willow” star Warwick Davis played the character across six of the films. He is not expected to reprise the role for the new iteration. Erin Westerman, president of production for Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, said in a statement:

“Thirty years after its debut, this franchise still casts a spell, and we’re thrilled to be bringing it back with a new vision. Roy and Miri are two of our most trusted producers, especially with this genre, and we’re excited by Felipe’s vision for the film as a director. In his hands, this movie should be very scary and a ton of fun.”

The “Leprechaun” films were absorbed into Lionsgate in 2000 when the company acquired Trimark – predating its own major franchises like “The Hunger Games” and “John Wick”. Even now, the Syfy Network runs a Leprechaun marathon every St. Patrick’s Day.

Source: THR



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