Nutty Professor reboot in the works with Scream 5 producers – 9TheFIX

Jerry Lewis’ comedy The Nutty Professor is getting a reboot from the production company behind Scream 5.
Project X principals James Vanderbilt, William Sherak and Paul Neinstein have bought the rights to the 1963 movie, which was remade in 1996 starring Eddie Murphy. No director or actors are attached to the remake yet.
The 1963 movie The Nutty Professor, directed by Jerry Lewis. Seen here, Jerry Lewis as Professor Julius Kelp. Initial theatrical release June 4, 1963. (CBS via Getty Images)
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