News about The Bodyguard remake has both fans and producers tossing out some questionable choices as far as casting is concerned. The newest leading lady reportedly up for consideration is Kim Kardashian.
Per Daily Mail, “There have already been multiple meetings and the script has been written with Kim in mind.” A source also claimed, “Everyone immediately assumed Taylor would get the lead, the role played by Whitney Houston in the original film, because The Bodyguard remake is being directed by Sam Wrench who directed the 2023 film about Taylor’s Eras Tour. But Warner Bros, the studio remaking the original, is very keen on Kim.”
This would mark the Skims founder‘s onscreen debut in a starring role.
THE BODYGUARD, from left: Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, 1992, © Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection
The source also told the outlet that the reimagining may not be a “musical,” making the need for the lead role to be a singer optional.
“Everyone is assuming the remake will be a musical, but there has been talk of making a sequel for years and most of the talk has been about taking it in a different direction, using a global celebrity but not necessarily having it as a musical, more a straightforward drama. Let’s face it, how can you top Whitney?” the outlet claimed.
An anonymous Warner Bros. source alleged that Kardashian was “always the person attached to this project.” Another name that was optioned for the leading role was Taylor Swift, but it was the fans that mentioned she’d be “perfect for the part.”
This person quipped, “Of course no one would ever count out Taylor if she was interested in the role. Let the battle of the divas commence!”
Kardashian is reportedly thrilled about the potential role considering she’s expressed great desire to pursue acting seriously following cameos in Ocean’s 8 and American Horror Story.
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