Chicago - When you remake a film, you have to make sure it is worth remaking and is relevant today. Eugenio Derbez does exactly that with “Overboard”. The film is socially and culturally updated, and made surprisingly family friendly.
This version will also be released in theaters with an all Spanish dubbing. We talk with legendary comedian Eugenio Derbez about the film, breaking out in Hollywood and more!
Legendary Mexican Comedian Eugenio Derbez talks about his upcoming film, ‘Overboard’
HollywoodChicago.com: “Overboard” is a remake of the 80’s film, but with a twist. What drew you to this specific project?
Eugenio Derbez: Let me start at the beginning. After “Instructions Not Included” did amazing at the box office, I had a meeting with MGM one day. They said, are you interested in doing a remake. They showed me a list and I saw “Overboard”. I was like, “Oh! I watched this growing up!
This version will also be released in theaters with an all Spanish dubbing. We talk with legendary comedian Eugenio Derbez about the film, breaking out in Hollywood and more!
Legendary Mexican Comedian Eugenio Derbez talks about his upcoming film, ‘Overboard’
HollywoodChicago.com: “Overboard” is a remake of the 80’s film, but with a twist. What drew you to this specific project?
Eugenio Derbez: Let me start at the beginning. After “Instructions Not Included” did amazing at the box office, I had a meeting with MGM one day. They said, are you interested in doing a remake. They showed me a list and I saw “Overboard”. I was like, “Oh! I watched this growing up!
- 5/3/2018
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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