The multi-faceted German actor Til Schweiger has proven a cinema sensation in his native land crafting films as a performer, writer, director, producer, and editor. While Stateside he's generally best known for supporting roles, this may soon change as Schweiger's film ambitions go toward international domination. The charismatic man of many talents is currently shooting Schutzengel, a German action-thriller that's title loosely translates to The Guardians. Now he's already cementing plans for an American remake of the film, which centers on a mentally unstable ex-soldier, whose special skills are put to the test when he must rescue an orphaned teen whose life is at risk after having witnessed a murder. In the German-language version, Schweiger is not only directing and producing from a script he co-wrote, but is also starring opposite his daughter, Luna Schweiger. Variety reports Luna will reprise her role in the American remake, yet at this stage...
- 2/21/2012
- cinemablend.com
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