I really like this movie and have been reading about the failed remake for a few years. But there doesn't seem to be too much info on it. Does anyone know anything about it or if there's existing footage left?
shareI didn't know it ever went into production, I thought it was just an idea that floated around and was scrapped because it just wouldn't work these days like it did in the 80s
shareA remake of the original Revenge of the Nerds was slated for release in 2007; however, the project was canceled in 2006 after two weeks of filming. The cast included Adam Brody (who also co-produced), Dan Byrd, Katie Cassidy, Kristin Cavallari, Jenna Dewan, Chris Marquette, Ryan Pinkston, Efren Ramirez and Nick Zano. The film was to be directed by Kyle Newman and executive produced by McG. The script was written by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah, Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson and Adam F. Goldberg.
Filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia at Agnes Scott College, the Georgia State Capitol, and Inman Park. Filming was originally scheduled to take place at Emory College, but university officials changed their minds after reading the script. A story by the Chicago Tribune described the film as too "raunchy" for the campus administration.
In November 2006, the film was shelved by Fox Atomic. Producers found it difficult to shoot on the smaller Agnes Scott campus, and studio head Peter Rice was disappointed with the dailies. The remake would have been the first project for the newly created Fox Atomic. 20th Century Fox personnel have stated that it's highly unlikely that a remake will be picked up in the future.
Hollywood spent the 2000's remaking many 80's horror movies, now in this decade they've been remaking 80's action movies (Robocop, Red Dawn), but I sincerely doubt remaking 80's comedies will ever be a trend.
shareGood. Time to think of something else. Either that or open a writer's college.
"check the imdb cast list before asking who portrayed who in movies please"