We’re living in the futuristic 21st century that old sci-fi once dreamed about, with its wild stories of people summoning food at the tap of a button or taking a video call with someone thousands of miles away. But while our technology may have changed, our entertainment can feel surprisingly static. It’s been a while since the 1980s, but you can still watch new Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice movies.
Now the remake era is embracing retrofuturism, as a classic sci-fi property is being dusted off for a new live-action adventure. A proven star is already in talks for the lead role, and an unexpected director is in the mix too.
