A new reboot of Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' is headed to TV, but with a gender-swapping twist.
Fox has given a script commitment plus penalty for a female-led reboot titled 'The Nice Girls,' reports The Hollywood Reporter.
The new TV version is described as a contemporary and a more female-centered take on the 2016 film, which starred Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as a pair of private eyes investigating a missing girl and death of a pornographic star in 1977's Los Angeles.
Despite strong reviews, 'The Nice Guys' was not a huge box office success, tallying $57 million domestically on a reported budget of $50 million.
The series adaptation will be written by Michael Diliberti as well as executive produced, along with Ken Kao and Joel Silver, who produced the original, and Rodney Ferrell, the head of Silver Pictures Television.
'The Nice Girls' would join a host of other Fox series based on movies, including 'The Exorcist' and 'Lethal Weapon.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app