Brand New Day' Director
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount is developing a movie adaptation of the police procedural “Hawaii Five-O,” with Destin Daniel Cretton set to direct from a script by Chris Bremner.
- The project is in early development, and plot details have not yet been disclosed.
- The original “Hawaii Five-O” series aired from 1968 to 1980 and was known for its iconic catchphrase “Book ’em, Dano.”
- A reboot titled “Hawaii Five-0” aired on CBS from 2010 to 2020, running for 10 seasons and starring Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan among others.
- Director Destin Daniel Cretton is noted for his success with Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which has grossed $2.4 billion worldwide and is nearing the record for highest-grossing North American release.
