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Producer Thomas Schuely has revealed plans to remake the 1928 Fritz Lang classic Metropolis.
Schuely has told Variety that he is currently looking for a director to take on the film, which he believes has a particular resonance in contemporary society.
He said: "With the overwhelming role technology plays in our daily lives, the growing gap between rich and poor…the story of Metropolis is a frightening reflection of our society that takes place in an all too possible not too distant future."
The original silent movie, which was set in 2027, told the story of a workers' revolution in a world divided into managers and labourers.
The dystopian tale was one of the most expensive films ever when it was made.
Schuely has told Variety that he is currently looking for a director to take on the film, which he believes has a particular resonance in contemporary society.
He said: "With the overwhelming role technology plays in our daily lives, the growing gap between rich and poor…the story of Metropolis is a frightening reflection of our society that takes place in an all too possible not too distant future."
The original silent movie, which was set in 2027, told the story of a workers' revolution in a world divided into managers and labourers.
The dystopian tale was one of the most expensive films ever when it was made.
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