Trending Now - James Wan Takes the Helm for Paramount's 'the Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
WHO:
James Wan is represented by CAA, Stacey Testro International, and David Fox at Myman Greenspan Fox.
Brian Helgeland is represented by WME and Jackoway Austen.
Shay Hatten is represented by CAA and Lichter Grossman.
Don Lee is represented by Gersh.
James Wan, director and producer
Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, original star of the film
Brian Helgeland, writer of the original draft and executive producer
Shay Hatten, screenwriter
Michael Clear, producer for Atomic Monster
Sylvester Stallone, producer via Balboa Productions
D. Matt Geller, producer via Balboa Productions
Chris Lee, producer via B&C Group
Jang Won-seok, CEO of BA Entertainment
Paramount Pictures, studio involved
Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, production company
WHAT:
Wan is producing the next installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise for Paramount.
Wan has directed several box office hits including "The Conjuring," "Insidious," and "Saw."
Wan is one of the only directors with two films that have earned over $1 billion dollars at the worldwide box office: "Furious 7" and "Aquaman."
James Wan is set to direct a reimagining of the South Korean film "The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil."
The original film screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.
The original film follows a cop and a crime boss who team up to hunt a serial killer.
Wan is producing the film through his Blumhouse-Atomic Monster banner.
The screenplay is being written by Shay Hatten based on a draft by Brian Helgeland.
WHERE:
The original film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, located in Cannes, France.
Paramount Pictures is based in Hollywood, California.
WHEN:
The original film "The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18th, 2019.
Paramount Pictures acquired the rights to the film in June 2022.
Wan directed "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," released in 2023.
WHY:
Paramount has been securing high-profile creative partnerships, including filmmakers like the Duffer Brothers, Jon M. Chu, James Mangold, Issa Rae, and Dan Trachtenberg.
Paramount is recruiting high-profile filmmakers to enhance its creative partnerships following its acquisition by Skydance in 2025.
HOW:
The original film "The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil" premiered at the Midnight Screening at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
The film is being produced through a collaboration of multiple production companies, including Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Balboa Productions, and Big Punch Global.
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 11:11 UTC)
In a significant development for the film industry, James Wan is set to produce the next installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise for Paramount, joining a roster of high-profile creative partnerships that includes the likes of the Duffer Brothers and Jon M. Chu. Wan, known for directing blockbuster hits such as "The Conjuring," "Insidious," and "Saw," is one of the few directors with two films that have surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, namely "Furious 7" and "Aquaman." The original film "The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil" premiered at the Midnight Screening at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, showcasing the caliber of projects Wan is associated with.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 07:21 UTC)
James Wan is set to direct a reimagining of the South Korean film "The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil," which originally premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. The screenplay is being crafted by Shay Hatten, based on a draft by Brian Helgeland, with production backed by a collaboration of companies including Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Balboa Productions. This move comes as Paramount Pictures seeks to enhance its creative partnerships following its acquisition by Skydance in 2025.