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Aja Naomi King Signs On For ‘Untouchables’ Remake Starring Kevin Hart

The movie is a remake of the 2011 French film "The Intouchables.'
Aja Naomi King Signs On For ‘Untouchables’ Remake Starring Kevin Hart
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020
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Kevin Hart will be joined on the set of his new film by a familiar face.

Aja Naomi King has signed on to star in the remake of The Untouchables, based on the 2011 French film The Intouchables. The film follows a quadriplegic millionaire (played by Bryan Cranston), who hires a caregiver named Dell (played by Hart). Their relationship leads to an unexpected bond.

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King, well known for her roles on How to Get Away with Murder and Birth of a Nation, will play the mother of Dell’s son. 

The film recently began production in Philadelphia, with Hart sharing an Instagram post to commemorate the moment:

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We’re looking forward to seeing King and Hart together on the big screen.

TOPICS:  Aja Naomi King