“Body Heat” was the Lawrence Kasdan classic that preceded his next classic, “The Big Chill,” back in 1981.
William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, and Ted Danson — in his first big movie role — stole the show in this modern film noir based loosely on another classic, “Double Indemnity.”
Well, I’m hearing rumors that “Body Heat” is ready for an update 40 years after its sultry humid Florida sweat made audiences crazy.
The director and co-writer is said to be “Boys Don’t Cry” skillful creator, Kimberly Peirce. The same director also has on her resume the excellent, “Stop/Loss,” and a remake of Brian dePalma’s “Carrie.”
This is what happens when you hang around in Hollywood for a few days. People talk, We listen.
Kathleen Turner played a conniving sexy younger wife of an older wealthy man (Crenna). She starts an affair with a local lawyer (Hurt) and eventually convinces him to help her kill the hubby and run away with the money. Danson also became famous for a little dancin’ (yes, similar to his name) he did throughout the film.
if it’s done right, a new “Body Heat” would be a blockbuster. Who should play these roles now? Matthew McConaughey comes to mind as Ned (Hurt). Turner’s character, Matty, sounds like Florence Pugh to me. But this is all above my pay grade. I can’t wait to see who the finalists are.
