Chris Rock, known for his comedic talent, is set to take on a familiar story as he steps into the director's chair for his next project. The actor and comedian is set to helm a remake of the highly acclaimed Danish film, Another Round, which originally starred Mads Mikkelsen. Produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson for Appian Way, along with Brad Weston and Collin Creighton for Makeready, this remake is already generating buzz in Hollywood.
Another Round, directed by Thomas Vinterberg, is a dark comedy that revolves around four high school teachers who embark on an experiment to maintain a constant level of intoxication throughout their workday. The film was a critical success, winning the Best International Feature Film Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards and earning Vinterberg a Best Director nomination. It also received four European Film Awards and four BAFTA Award nominations, emerging victorious in the category of Best Film Not in the English Language.
