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Project back on the road.

Paramount Pictures is once more pushing to make to make a Wheelman film, which will star Vin Diesel and be directed by John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Boyz 'n the Hood), reports Variety.

The original plan was to launch the film alongside the game, which was released in March and picked up average reviews. This deal was largely down to Midway's former owner Sumner Redstone.

The Wheelman follows retired super-driver Milo Burik, who finds himself in the middle of a gang war in Barcelona trying to protect a woman from his past.

Head over to our review of The Wheelman game to find out more.

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asphaltcowboy #1 3 years ago

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So is it basically The Transporter but with Vin Diesel instead of JASON STATHAM then?
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muters #2 3 years ago

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I was quite fond of the game, even to the point of happily S-ranking all 100+ side missions. Just, shame about the story, the characters, and pretty much everything else that could translate to a film.
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zoidberg #3 3 years ago

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It's exactly "The Transporter".
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The-Bodybuilder #4 3 years ago

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Statham > Diesel.
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JCHilton #5 3 years ago

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Paramount Pictures is once more pushing to make to make a Wheelman film, which will star Vin Diesel and be directed by John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Boyz 'n the Hood), reports Variety.

Maybe now a mistake is obvious?
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Doctor_What #6 3 years ago

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I like Vin Diesel but, yes, Jason Statham is a far better action hero. You don't mess with The Stathe (as he's known in my household).
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asphaltcowboy #7 3 years ago

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No, I would rather have Diesel than JASON STATHAM. Especially when he's trying to do an American accent.
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LowEnergyCycle #8 3 years ago

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"Paramount Pictures is once more pushing to make to make..."

Fire your proof reader, I'll do it.
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