New Dick Tracy could be coming

In 1990, Warren Beatty directed/produced/starred in a film adaptation of  Chester Gould’s popular comic strip character Dick Tracy. However, the film was considered a box-office disappointment, and sequel plans were halted because of that issue. Beatty was adamant about making a sequel when the rights were given to him in 2005, but a lawsuit ensued between Beatty and Tribune Media Services that prevented a film from going into development. As of Thursday, Beatty has now won that lawsuit, and could be looking to return Dick Tracy to the big screen.

The Wrap spoke to Beatty’s Lawyer Chuck Shephard, and revealed that “Warren’s goal is to do another major Dick Tracy project”. However, it’s unknown at the time if Beatty would plan another film or a TV series based upon the character. Beatty would have to make up his mind as he would once again lose the rights if a project if a project doesn’t get off the ground in two years. “The grant said that as long as Warren continued to make Dick Tracy programs, he would be able to keep the rights. If a period of time went by without him doing Dick Tracy programs, then Tribune could give him a notice giving him two more years within which to start a project … or he would lose the rights,” Shepard said. Probably the biggest question, if  a film is made, is if it would have any connection to the 1990 film. Or would Hollywood’s craze for reboots be used for this property as well?

Matt Keith

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