Dudley Moore's '10' to be remade

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Blake Edwards's 1979 romantic comedy 10 is getting the remake treatment, Variety reports.

The film, which launched Dudley Moore and Bo Derek to stardom, focused on a middle-aged songwriter who becomes obsessed with a mystery blonde.

Hyde Park Entertainment acquired the remake rights after a long campaign to win the trust of director Blake Edwards.

The firm's chairman Ashok Amritraj said: "Blake's timeless original encapsulated the fallacy of 'the grass is always greener' in relationships."

Producers will embark on a worldwide casting hunt to find an actress to take on the role made famous by Derek.