Jose Padilha In Talks With MGM To Direct Robocop Reboot

It doesn't look like we'll ever see Darren Aronofsky's version of Robocop as Deadline reports that MGM is in talks with Brazilian director Jose Padilha to helm the reboot. While I did enjoy Padilha's Elite Squad and I hear great things about the sequel there could be issues. Jose has yet to work in the world of extensive special effects or even the world of science fiction. It's risky but could be one of the more interesting reboots in development. I have mixed feelings on this choice as the prospect of Aronofsky directing is becoming slim.