Highlights
- Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell will step into the shoes of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the remake of the sci-fi hit Total Recall.
- The 34-year-old was rumoured to be taking over the lead role in the movie last year, but now producer Neal Moritz has now confirmed the news, reported New York Post online. "We're doing the movie with Colin Farrell," said Moritz.
- The film will start shooting in Toronto on May 15 this year with Underworld director, Len Wiseman behind the camera.
- The 1990 original was directed by Paul Verhoeven and is based on cult Philip K Dick short story We Can Remember It For You Wholesale.
Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell will step into the shoes of Arnold Schwarzenegger inthe remake of the sci-fi hit
Total Recall.
The 34-year-old was rumoured to be taking over the lead role in the movie last year, but now producer Neal Moritz has now confirmed the news, reported New York Post online."We're doing the movie with Colin Farrell," saidMoritz.
The film will start shooting in Toronto on May 15 this year with Underworld director, Len Wiseman behind the camera.
The 1990 original was directed by Paul Verhoeven and is based on cult Philip K Dick short story
We Can Remember It For You Wholesale.
It is widely regarded as a classic of its genre and many fans have questioned the need for a remake since it was first mooted.
The movie tells the story of a man going on a virtual vacation to Mars, where an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real.