Kevin Hart to Star in Uptown Saturday Night Remake

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.

On August 5, 2019, it was announced that Kevin Hart would be starring in a remake of the 1974 comedy Uptown Saturday Night, directed by Sidney Poitier.

The 40-year-old comedian is poised to join forces with director Rick Famuyiwa to make a reworked version of the classic film.

Kenya Barris has penned the most recent draft of the remake and is also expected to co-produce the project.

Kevin Hart has previously spoken about the fleeting nature of fame, stating that it can be 'snatched from you' at any moment.

He explained: 'This st ain't real. It can be snatched from you. Look at how many stars they build up to beat down.'

Kevin Hart's comments come as he prepares to star in the Uptown Saturday Night remake, a project that is expected to bring a fresh take to the classic comedy.

Source: Daily Mail

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