In 2010, Charles Grodin spoke with Deadline.com about the possibility of returning for a “Midnight Run” sequel, saying that he’d “consider it.”
Lo and behold, Deadline.com is now reporting that “Midnight Run 2″ is a go, albeit currently without Grodin. Right now, the only person attached to reprise his role is Robert De Niro.
The first “Midnight Run” was released in 1988 and followed the adventures of bounty hunter Jack Walsh (De… Continue reading 'Midnight Run 2': Brett Ratner Set To Direct Sequel To Robert De Niro Classic

UPDATE: It’s official. Brian Grazer has replaced Brett Ratner as Oscars producer, and — contrary to earlier rumblings — won’t hold a candlelight vigil for Eddie Murphy to return as host. “Insiders tell me that Imagine Entertainment co-founder Brian Grazer has moved on this afternoon,” wrote Nikki Finke at Deadline about the Murphy-return rumors she initially revealed. “‘We are not going back to him. No way,’ they say.”…