A remake of Sister Act, the hit convent comedy from 1992 that starred Whoopi Goldberg as a singer forced to disguise herself as a nun while on the run from the mob, is in the works.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney, the studio behind the original Sister Act, has hired Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith and Karen McCullah, the writers behind Legally Blonde and The House Bunny, to work on a script. Disney appear to be looking to capitalise on the current enthusiasm for women-centred comedy, as well as exploiting their own back catalogue.

It is not known if there is a role for Goldberg in this Sister Act remake, or for Harvey Keitel (who played Goldberg’s mobster boyfriend) and Maggie Smith (who played the reverend mother of the convent where Goldberg hides out).

Sister Act was one of the top-grossing films of 1992, taking over $192m in the US and over $231m worldwide. Its success led to a sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, released the following year, as well as a stage musical that premiered in 2006.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/03/back-in-the-habit-sister-act-disney-whoopi-goldberg

Why make remake soon when the original is excellent!

I will not be viewing it!

If a film is under the offer of being made, why not create a scenario that continues the story?

If a film is under the offer of being made, why not create a scenario that continues the story?


I liked sister act two.  Don't know if the world wants a sister act 3 but I'd rather watch that than a new sister act.

I liked sister act two.  Don't know if the world wants a sister act 3 but I'd rather watch that than a new sister act.
True "Sister Act 3" could have a tried storyline.

I wish Disney would announce "Porky's 4".

I wish Disney would announce "Porky's 4".
That would be interesting?

Why make remake soon when the original is excellent!

I will not be viewing it!


Why are they letting Disney remake it? ::)

I wish Disney would announce "Porky's 4".


with all new cartoon characters?

::) Here we go AGAIN with remakes!!! 8-P

::) Here we go AGAIN with remakes!!! 8-P


I understand, they're redundant! ::)

I understand, they're redundant! ::)

Agreed! Personally I don't think they should mess with the classics.

R.i.p creativity in film

I wish Disney would announce "Porky's 4".



That would be interesting?


Absolutely.  We could all catch up on the antics of Pee Wee, Wendy Williams, Porky, Miss Balbricker, and "Meat" Tuperello.  8)

R.i.p creativity in film


I know, there's no more creativity. Hollywood has run out of ideas.

I know, there's no more creativity. Hollywood has run out of ideas.

It definitely seems that way.

One thing I feel they've definitely overdone is disaster films, which I personally find disgusting. 8-P

I'm not the biggest fan of the Sister Act series, but I know a quality film when I see one.

And yes, I'm implying don't make a remake of it. The first one was great.  ::)

So they're going to turn Whoopi Goldberg into a cartoon character?

So they're going to turn Whoopi Goldberg into a cartoon character?
Reports on the Internet are that it will be a live action film, not a cartoon, like the recent "Cinderella".