Witness for the Prosecution

[Navjot Singh]

Ben Affleck Directing, Starring in ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ Remake

Ben Affleck is in talks with Fox to direct and star in a remake of courthouse drama “Witness for the Prosecution.”

The 1957 adaptation of the Agatha Christie short story, directed by Billy Wilder, starred Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton. It was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Laughton and Best Supporting Actress for Lanchester.

Set in the Old Bailey in London, Laughton plays a lawyer who represents a man (Power) accused of murdering a rich widow who had become enamored with him and made him the main beneficiary of her will.

Saw the original one today and its damn good. Considering it would be Ben affleck movie, am expecting the remake to be great as well.