Michaela Coel to Remake Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Martial Arts Film ‘Bloodsport’ for A24

“I May Destroy You” creator Michaela Coel is writing and directing a remake of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s martial arts classic “Bloodsport” for A24. Van Damme starred in 1988’s “Bloodsport,” which was directed by Newt Arnold and centered on a U.S. army captain and ninjutsu practitioner who competes in an underground full-contact martial arts tournament in […]

18 Mar, 14:00 — 18 Mar, 16:33

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Michaela Coel, acclaimed for her work on 'I May Destroy You,' is taking on the remake of a beloved 1988 martial arts cult classic. This project signifies a significant move for Coel into a different genre and for A24, known for its auteur-driven films, to tackle a well-known action franchise.

Key entitiesMichaela Coel A24 Bloodsport Jean-Claude Van Damme

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