MacGyver movie production status is currently Development
February 6, 2016 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Lionsgate has been picked up rights. Previously set up at New Line in May 2010.
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
Based on the TV series of the same title, MacGyver stars a secret agent who relies on ingenious quick thinking.
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Who stars in MacGyver: Cast List
No cast available.
Who's making MacGyver: Crew List
A look at the MacGyver behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Wan last directed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Malignant. The film's writer Jason Richman last wrote Broken Horses and Bangkok Dangerous.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Neal H. MoritzLee Zlotoff
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Production: What we know about MacGyver?
Key Facts
- Based on the TV series created by Lee Zlotoff which ran on ABC from 1985-92.
- James Wan's involvement could indicate that the studio is interested in MacGyver being a more smaller-budgeted film than its action-oriented source material might indicate and that it will not be a comedy (Hollywood Reporter, 11-12-12).
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - February: The film was set to Development status.
Lionsgate has been picked up rights. Previously set up at New Line in May 2010.
- 2009 - March: The film was set to Development status.
MacGyver Release Date: When is the film coming out?
MacGyver is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,433 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Shrek 5 and The Nightingale.