Spike Lee to direct Denzel Washington to adapt Kurosawa classic. The two Americans come together for the adaptation of the thriller Between Heaven and Hell, a film by the Japanese master, inspired by the true story of a kidnapping which will turn the life of a rich family upside down.

Apple Original Films, which will produce their remake of Kuro'sawa's film in partnership with A24, has not indicated a release date. Filming is scheduled to begin in March and the film will be released in cinemas before being broadcast on Apple TV+.