Pierce Brosnan is having a banner year, and it's not just because fans keep asking him about a potential return to the world of James Bond. Over two decades after hanging up his tuxedo as 007, Brosnan remains one of the busiest actors in Hollywood. He's currently starring alongside Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren in MobLand, the Guy Ritchie crime thriller that recently weathered a stormy report about Hardy's alleged departure—only for the actor to be welcomed back. But even if that series had gone sideways, Brosnan has plenty of other projects to keep his fans thrilled.
One of the most buzzed-about projects on his slate is the remake of Cliffhanger, the 1993 survival thriller that originally starred Sylvester Stallone. It's a curious pairing: two icons from the same action era, with one now stepping into the other's boots. But the gamble seems to be paying off. The Cliffhanger remake has already wrapped filming and is set to hit theaters on August 28. And here's the kicker: studio executives are so pleased with what they've seen that they're already pushing for a sequel.
Late last year, whispers emerged that a follow-up to the Cliffhanger remake was in early discussions. While it's unclear whether Brosnan or his co-star Lily James will return for the sequel, the fact that a sequel is being considered before the first film even premieres speaks volumes about the studio's confidence. If the remake performs well at the box office, expect an official greenlight to come swiftly.
What We Know About the Cliffhanger Reboot
The new Cliffhanger shifts the action from the Rocky Mountains to the Italian Alps, where a mountain guide and his daughter run an alpine climbing business. After a tragic event forces them to confront their deepest fears, they must fight for survival against new foes and escalating chaos. The film is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who previously helmed the Taron Egerton-led Netflix thriller Carry-On. The screenplay comes from a team including Ana Lily Amirpour, Mark Bianculli, Sascha Penn, and Melanie Toast.
For fans of action cinema, this remake is a chance to see a classic Stallone property reimagined with a modern sensibility. And with Brosnan at the helm, it's also a reminder of his enduring appeal—something we recently explored in our look at Pierce Brosnan's Best James Bond Moments. Meanwhile, if you're craving more adrenaline-fueled entertainment, check out our list of Lean, Mean, and Under 100 Minutes: Perfect Action Movies That Don't Waste a Second.
Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on Cliffhanger, coming to theaters this August.
