Fans are buzzing with excitement and speculation that Taylor Swift might be cast in the upcoming remake of The Bodyguard, the iconic romantic thriller originally starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director for the remake will be Sam Wrench, who also directed Swift’s highly successful 2023 concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Wrench’s collaboration with Swift has only fueled fan theories about her potential involvement in the project.
The Eras Tour film, directed by Wrench, was a massive hit, grossing $261.7 million globally, making it the highest-grossing concert film of all time. This success, combined with Swift’s already solid relationship with Wrench, has led many to believe she could be in the running for the lead role in the The Bodyguard remake.
The remake’s screenplay is written by Jonathan Abrams, who penned Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2, and has been in development for over a decade. A previous draft was written by Matthew Lopez. While no official casting has been confirmed, the involvement of industry veterans and Swift’s immense popularity could accelerate the project’s progress.
Tyra Banks also shared her thoughts on casting during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends, suggesting that Taylor Swift would be perfect for the lead role, with Idris Elba as the male lead. Banks even proposed a gender and race flip for the roles, imagining Swift as the lead and Elba as the bodyguard, calling it a fresh and exciting twist. She added that the pairing would be “hot,” noting Swift’s ability to “sell” the film and make it a commercial success. When asked why she didn’t consider herself for the role, Banks humorously said, “Hell no. We need somebody that can really sing.”
The potential pairing of Taylor Swift and Idris Elba in The Bodyguard remake is certainly a hot topic among fans and could bring a new, modern dynamic to the classic film.
