
While promoting the DVD release of 'Illegal Tender', in which he produced, and coming out on Dec.18, John Singleton has confirmed what LatinoReview.com had posted earlier; that he will be directing a big screen version of TV series, 'The A-Team'.
At the same time, he also confirmed that he will NOT be directing 'Executive Order: Six' as previously reported by trade outlets.
The TV-Show, which ran from 1983-87 and starred George Peppard and Mr. T, concerned an unofficial team of Vietnam vets wanted by the military for a crime they didn't commit. Their action-packed adventures combined helping the innocent while running from the law.
According to the site, The film has been in development for years, but only now is it finally gaining momentum.
Stephen J. Cannell, who created the show, will produce the movie with Spike Seldin.
Mark Silvestri will executive produce with Alex Young assigned to oversee the flick at Fox.
The new 'A-Team' will be updated from the Vietnam era and reflect contemporary issues and politics. Tone of the film will be less cartoony and more serious, in the vein of 'Die Hard' and 'Lethal Weapon.'


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JC at 10:30PM on Dec 13th 2007