I wasn’t planning to write this up, but the 1988 action classic Bloodsport, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, is one of my favorite films, and I’m feeling pessimistic about a modern take.

It was announced today that Michaela Coel (Chewing Gum, I May Destroy You) is reteaming with A24 for a third time and will write and direct a reimagination of Bloodsport.

The original Bloodsport stars Van Damme as American Army officer Frank Dux, whose training in the art of ninjutsu helps him battle Chong Li (Bolo Yeung) in the underground...