Roommates, the news of remakes has become very common this year, and it looks like Issa Rae is about to give us another one!
According to Hollywood Reporter, Issa is set to produce a remake to one of our oldies but goodies, ‘Set It Off’. She is also looking to snag a role in the film alongside some of your favorite celebrities.
The original movie tells the story of four friends who come together in a desperate attempt to complete a series of bank robberies. After successfully completing the first few, things go down hill, and ultimately end in death.
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Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Vivica A. Fox were part of the original cast of the film, playing three of the most influential roles.
Although the news may be exciting to some, other fans of the movie are critical of what the film could become if it’s remade. Some fans also question Issa’s ability to create outside of her realm of comedy and humor.
Some of the comments from fans read:
“Keep Set It Off a 90s classic, the remake won’t hit the same.”
“Y’all better speak up like y’all spoke up for Power theme song. Leave it be Issa don’t do it.”
“I like Issa and all bu all I know is… don’t mess up my movie. Better yet, leave it alone”
Despite the criticism, Issa’s spin on the movie has the potential to recreate a sense of nostalgia we all feel when we hear ‘Set It Off’. The movie may be based on violence and money, but it also speaks to the plight of black women and sisterhood–topics that Issa Rae excels in.
Are y’all going to be flooding the theaters to see the remake, Roomies? Let us know what you think in the comments!
