I’ve often thought the 1994 sci-fi action-thriller Timecop was a good idea given a mediocre treatment. Obviously Universal Pictures feels the same, as THR reports that the studio is seeking writers to craft a completely re-imagined movie based on the film’s concept.
Jean-Claude Van Damme starred in the original as a security company agent who regulates time travel. He tangles with a corrupt politician (Ron Silver) with ties to his past. As you might have expected, Jean-Claude Van Damme will not be a part of this new project.
Timecop is based on the Dark Horse Comics series created by Mike Richardson and Mark Verheiden. The 1994 movie also spawned a short-lived Timecop TV series in 1997 and a 2003 straight-to-DVD sequel Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision. There’s no news on when the new film might shoot.