Ryan Murphy is reportedly Sony Pictures ' top choice to direct remake . The movie is being produced by Smith 's parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith and their partners in a joint venture with Jay-Z . Film is set to star Will Smith , followed by Murphy and Jada - Pinkett Smith . Murphy may not have time to do the project because of ` ` Glee ''
Ryan Murphy is reportedly Sony Pictures ' top choice to direct remake . Film is set to star Will Smith , followed by Murphy and Jada - Pinkett Smith . Murphy may not have time to do the project because of ` ` Glee ''