Gerald and Piolo's Movie On The Job Eyed for Hollywood Remake

Action-thriller OTJ (On The Job) starring Gerald Anderson and Piolo Pascual is being considered for a Hollywood remake. (Video: On The Job Teaser Trailer)

According to Gerald Anderson, On The Job is said to be under the radar of Hollywood producers. In fact, Mark Wahlberg and Tom Cruise have expressed interest in doing a remake of On The Job, directed by acclaimed director Erik Matti.

"Sabi nila direk, 'yung kampo nila Mark Wahlberg tumawag para i-remake, at saka nila Tom Cruise," Gerald told ABS-CBN News at the sidelines of the opening of the 18th French Film Festival in Makati City on Thursday

Produced by Star Cinema and Reality Entertainemnt, On The Job had a succesful world premiere last May at Directors' Fortnight section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France, receiving a standing ovation.

Recalling the proud moment, Anderson said, "Tinitingnan ko si Piolo, 'Bro, kaunti nalang iiyak na ako, eh.' Kasi talagang ang-init ng pagtanggap nila. Very proud day para sa mga Pinoy," he said.

Before plans for a Hollywood remake, On The Job will have a theatrical release in the United States in the last quarter of the year. Film distributor Well Go USA had acquired the North American rights to the film, according to a report on news website Indiewire.

If the Hollywood remake will be pursued, On The Job will be joining the ranks of several Asian films remade  in Hollywood and became successful. In terms of Filipino movie, Richard Gutierrez's and Iza Calzado's Sigaw was the last Pinoy film in recent memory which had a remake in the States. Titled The Echo, the remake also stars Iza Calzado with Jesse Bradford helmed by original Filipino director Yam Laranas.

Can Gerald and Piolo snatch a role if ever the OTJ remake will push through? 

"Kung may offer, gusto ko ipakita na ang mga Pinoy may talent din. Kung may offer, yes, oo naman, para mapakita natin sa kanila," said Gerald when asked if he is willing to take up a possible Hollywood offer, following his recent exposure to an international audience.

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Gerald Anderson, a Killer in OTJ (On The Job) Movie with Piolo Pascual, Sports a Bad Boy Look

Gerald Anderson shed off his 'good boy' image for his upcoming action film OTJ (On The Job) with hunk actor Piolo Pascual. Gerald shaved the sides of his head and a portion of his right eyebrow for his role in the said movie.

In OTJ (On The Job), Gerald Anderson will be playing Daniel, an inmate who will turn into a hitman/professional killer. Meanwhile, Piolo Pascual plays the character of an NBI agent who will hunt Daniel. A son of an NBI chief and with a wife the daughter of a congressman, Piolo's character is torn between his duty, his conscience and his family.

In an interview with ABS-CBN news, both Gerald and Piolo shared their excitement for the movie which started shooting just recently.

"Sobra, sobra. That's what excites me yung iba ang role, iba ang character, iba ang script at kung paano kukunan. Iba yung set, may feeling ako na lahat magle-level up ," said Gerald who shared that his character  in OTJ is far from the usual roles he played in drama series.

"I'm happy because I never wanted to give it up. For the last three years I'd been trying to lobby for it and really fight for the project. Now it all fell into place with Gerald on board," Piolo said admitting that he is really excited to do the film with Gerald.

OTJ (On The Job), which is under Star Cinema will be directed by Erik Matti (Tiktik: The Aswang Chronices) and will also star Joey Marquez, Joel Torre, Angel Aquino, Rayver Cruz and Leo Martinez.

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