‘Knight Rider’ Movie Lands Writer Brad Copeland


The proposed Knight Rider movie is coming together with a little help from Arrested Development writer Brad Copeland.

Although attempts were made to update the show for a new generation, the 2008 reboot at NBC failed to find an audience. Despite this setback, it would seem the big-screen version of the classic television series is still moving forward.

The Los Angeles Times reports Brad Copeland has been brought in by the folks at The Weinstein Company to pen the draft for the Knight Rider movie. The writer’s other credits include the American version of the British television series The Inbetweeners.

The website claims the new version of Knight Rider will be a bit more action-packed than the sort of stuff TWC generally produces. Given the success of other car-oriented motion pictures, it’s not surprising that efforts are being made to bring the series to the big screen.

For those of you who didn’t grow up watching television in the 80s, Knight Rider followed the adventures of Michael Knight and his talking car KITT. Baywatch star and German music sensation David Hasselhoff starred in the series.

According to Moviehole, Hasselhoff is interested in helping out with the Knight Rider movie. The actor seems convinced the project is going to happen at The Weinstein Company. He’s also hoping they find a way to work him into the movie.

The adaptation at TWC isn’t the only project Brad Copeland has been hired to help out with in recent days. Cinema Blend reports the writer was also charged with bringing Gilligan’s Island to the big screen. Of course, that project has yet to see the light of day.

It’s currently unknown when The Weinstein Company hopes to have the big-screen version of the classic series in theaters. A release date hasn’t been set as of this writing.

Are you fan of Knight Rider? What do you think about the adaptation that’s currently coming together at The Weinstein Company?

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