Robert Downey Jr. in Talks to Star in Paramount's 'Vertigo' Remake

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A remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo is in the works with Robert Downey Jr producing and potentially taking on the lead role of the obsessive detective. The script will be written by Steven Knight, known for creating Peaky Blinders. Vertigo has previously been remade in 1965 and provided inspiration for Brian de Palma's 1976 film Obsession.
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