Deadline is reporting that Universal Pictures has tapped Kevin Hart to lead the cast of a reboot of the 1988 comedy The Great Outdoors, which has been scripted by Randall Green (Billions).
The original film was directed by Howie Deutch from a script by John Hughes, and starred John Candy as a Chicago family man whose hope for a peaceful lakeside vacation is imperiled when his annoying in-laws, led by Dan Aykroyd, decide to crash the holiday.
In addition to starring, Hart will also serve as a producer alongside Michael De Luca (Fifty Shades of Grey).
Originally published April 29, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
