James Wan To Direct ‘MacGyver’?

If you were alive in the 1980’s, you were very likely a fan of the worlds most resourceful secret agent, MacGyver. Somehow he’s still a household name, so the series must have done something right (I was born in 1990, and unfortunately haven’t seen the show). It looks as though the character is about to be resurrected, and this second coming may happen sooner than later in the form of a new MacGyver movie.

Variety reports that New Line wants James Wan to helm the film. This move strikes me as just a little odd: while Wan has done some creative work (the man created Saw and Insidious),  a quick look at his resume reveals that he’s only been attached to horror films. While of course there’s a first time for everything, you’d think the company would want a more established action/adventure director in charge of the project.

No details have been revealed for the movie. All we know is that a script has been completed, and now director talks are taking place.

Who do you want to see as our feathered hero? Are you excited to be getting a new MacGyver?

Source: Variety