Spielberg Remakes 'Harvey'

Variety reported this morning that director Steven Spielberg has selected his next project and it is not what we anticipated. Spielberg had been rumored to be gearing up for a Abraham Lincoln bio-pic, but Spielberg says that it is not ready yet and he will instead direct a remake of the 1950 movie Harvey which starred Jimmy Stewart. The original film followed Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend, who just so happened to be a six foot tall rabbit. Steven Spielberg aims to begin production early in 2010 and has Don Gregory attached to produce for Fox 2000. For more and to read what Spielberg had to say see below...

Spielberg spoke a bit about his latest project. He said, "I am very happy to be working again with my friend Tom Rothman who shepherded us through `Minority Report,’ and with Elizabeth and Carla, who I’m looking forward to collaborating with." He continued to stress that he is happy to be partnering with Fox once again. He said, "DreamWorks has experienced a creative and profitable relationship with 20th Century Fox in the past, and I look forward to renewing that time together." Knowing that Spielberg will be doing "Harvey" next raises the question just who will play the title character of Elwood. No word was given by the main article, however the internet has been gushing with hopes that Tom Hanks would fill the part. I can't say Hanks wouldn't be a perfect fit, but I am definately open to some other actors as well.

What say you? Have you ever seen the original Harvey? Does Spielberg's latest project have you excited? Strikeback...