Many fans have a celebrity would-be couple in mind to play Houston's and Kevin Costner's roles in the new version, written by Matthew López.
No casting has been announced yet. At this point, it’s unclear if the new version will feature musical performances.
The original “Bodyguard” follows actor and singer Rachel Marron , who begins receiving death threats from an unknown stalker. After a bomb explodes in Rachel’s dressing room, her manager seeks out former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer to protect his client’s safety.Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner at the premiere for"The Bodyguard" in 1992.
At first, the straight-laced Frank has no patience for Rachel’s diva antics. But the pair eventually fall in love ― and their budding romance puts both of their lives in danger. Plans for a “Bodyguard” follow-up have apparently been in the works for some time. In 2012, Costner revealed that he’dfor a planned sequel in the mid-1990s that would have starred Princess Diana in her first acting role.
Two years ago, Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth were said to be in talks to star in a new version ― until Thompson revealed that she’d
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