Samuel L. Jackson-Led Kite Adaptation Moving Forward With New Director

South African director Ralph Ziman has been hired to take over Kite, a live-action remake of the 1998 Japanese anime film. Snakes on a Plane director David R. Ellis was originally set to direct, but he passed away unexpectedly in early January. Samuel L. Jackson is starring with India Eisley and Callan McAuliffe. "The zest and enthusiasm David Ellis had for this project led to my commitment to do it. That same commitment to David leads me to fulfil my obligation to see his dedication fulfilled," Deadline quotes Jackson as saying. The film, set in Johannesburg, takes place in a post-financial collapse corrupt society. It follows a girl who tries to track down her father's killer with help from his ex-partner.