is New Jack City get a remake?
The 1991 crime drama is certainly ripe for one, especially in our reboot-filled day and age – after all, Twisters just dropped it’s an upcoming one Beetlejuice sequels and even Mean Girls got its own second act. But is New Jack City next?
Wesley Snipes received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture for his portrayal of Nino Brown, a New York drug lord during the ’80s crack epidemic, in the film. Meanwhile, Detective Scotty Appleton (Ice-T) are looking to put an end to their business.
The film also features the talents of Allen Payne, Chris Rock, Mario Van Peebles — who also directed the film — Michael Michele, Bill NunnRussell Wong, Bill CobbsChristopher Williams, Judd Nelson and Vanessa Williamsjust to name a few.
So is one New Jack City remake on Netflix on the horizon? Or is this rumor just what it is – a rumor? Here’s what we know.
Is there one New Jack City re-recording in progress at Netflix?
Currently, there are no confirmed reports that a New Jack City remake is being made, let alone one produced by Netflix.
The direct one and Dexerto revealed rumors of a remake starring the lead Mahershala Ali back in January after a poster went viral from an account known for sharing promotional posters for fake movies — in fact, the account was also responsible for fueling rumors of a Golden Girls restart that even Maya Rudolphone of its alleged stars, caught wind of. The forged New Jack City remake posters had teased a March 2024 release.
As noted by The Direct, Deadline had written back in 2019 about a reboot at Warner Bros., with Malcolm M. Mays reportedly set to serve as author. Per NMESnipes had told Blavity News’ Shadow and Act that he was “not associated” with the project.
How to stream New Jack City (1991):
The film is currently streaming on both Paramount+ and Pluto TV. You can also check out New Jack City trailer above.