Nearly 40 years after theClint EastwoodcomedyEvery Which Way But Loosehit theaters, a remake is moving forward.James Fargo, who directed the original movie, has come aboard to produce thisEvery Which Way But Loosereboot, bringingAnthony Cohenon board to direct. The filmmaker made his feature directorial debut with last year’sThe Sex Trip, which starsJim Hanks,Frank StalloneandLouis Mandylor, the younger brothers ofTom Hanks,Sylvester StalloneandCostas Mandylor.
Deadlinereports thatJames Fargohas been quietly searching for a director for the past year, with production now set to begin in late spring. Nocast membershave been announced at this time, butJames Cohenrevealed in a statement to Deadline that he knewAnthony Cohenwas right forEvery Which Way But Looseafter watching his filmThe Sex Trip. Here’s what he had to say below.
“I have been interviewing directors for over a year and as soon as I watchedCohen’s filmThe Sex Trip… I knew instantly he was the right director for this picture. I was very impressed with his film and hisdirecting style.”
Theoriginal moviestarsClint Eastwoodas Philo Beddoe, an easy-going trucker and a great fist-fighter. With two friends, Orville (Geoffrey Lewis), who promotes prize-fights for him, and Clyde, the orangutan he won on a bet, he roams the San Fernando Valley in search of cold beer, country music and the occasional punch-up. But he is floored himself by a dainty little country and western singer, who gives him the slip when she realizes he’s getting too serious. The supporting cast includesSondra Locke,Beverly D’AngeloandWalter Barnes.
Every Which Way But Loosebecame quite thebox office hit, earning $85.1 million during its theatrical run in 1979. When adjusted for inflation, that equates to a $314,9 million movie today. The movie spawned the 1979 sequelAny Which Way You Can, which brought backClint Eastwoodand the rest of the cast, directed byBuddy Van Horn. With production scheduled to begin this spring, we should hear more about the cast of thisEvery Which Way But Looseremake.Anthony Cohenhas also directed the TV movieGrand Race Auto, which is currently in post-production.
