Remake
In September 2009, it was announced that The Saint is to be remade for television by Vancouver-based studio Brightlight Pictures. Scottish actor Dougray Scott was lined up to play Simon Templar. However, no series eventuated.
It is now reported James Purefoy will play The Saint in a remake, production of which was scheduled to being in July 2011. As of January 2012, however, it's unclear whether the series is proceeding.
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