‘Taxi Driver’ sequel in the works?
By ANIMonday, February 15, 2010
WASHINGTON - Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro are said to be considering making a sequel to their hit 1976 movie ‘Taxi Driver’.
According to industry gossip at the Berlin International Film Festival, the new movie is a collaboration between Scorsese and Danish director Lars Von Trier.
Von Trier and Scorsese are yet to confirm any plans, reports Contactmusic.
The movie will reportedly see De Niro reprise his role as troubled New York taxi driver Travis Bickle.
However, Von Trier’s production partner Peter Aalbaek has fuelled the rumours after revealing that an announcement about the project will be made shortly.
Meanwhile, ‘Taxi Driver’ screenwriter Paul Schrader has offered some insight into the rumoured project’s plot, revealing Scorsese has been considering a follow-up film for years. (ANI)
