20th Century Fox is putting a new spin on one of their most beloved comedies, but probably not in the way you would expect. The studio is developing a new comedy inspired byHome Alone, but with a distinctly R-rated slant.Ryan Reynoldsis attached to produce and potentially play a role in the new film, titledStoned Alone, withAugustine Frizzellset to direct.
The script comes fromKevin BurrowsandMatt Mider, the screenwriting duo behind Netflix’s upcoming comedyThe Package(about a guy who, whoops, cuts off his own dick — seriously, you canwatch the trailer here), from an idea by Fox executiveMatt Reilly. Reynolds will produce through his Maxiumum Effort banner, with Maximum Effort’sGeorge Deweyexecutive producing.
Per Deadline,Stoned Aloneis a callback to the beloved family comedyHome Alone, following a “twenty-something weed growing loser who misses the plane for his holiday ski trip. He makes the best of things by getting high. Paranoia sets in and he believes he hears someone break into his house. Turns out thieves have broken in. Fully stoned and fueled by paranoia, he tries to thwart the thieves and defend his castle.” Sure? Why not? Sounds fun. Stupid, but fun, and a welcome change-up from the standard remake/reboot cycle we’re so used to seeing.
Frizzell made her feature debut at Sundance this year with the R-rated slacker comedyNever Going’ Backand scooped up a Directors to Watch award out of Palm Springs International Film Festival. She’s also directing the pilot for A24 and HBO’s teen drama pilotEuphoria, which is set to starSpider-Man: Homecoming’sZendaya.
What do you guys think? Does this sound fun or should they just let sleeping classics lie? Would you rather see a straight-up remake? Sound off in the comments with your thoughts.
