Lately it seems that if we’re not hearing about idiotic remakes, then it’s sequels and prequels. Seriously, even some well-respected filmmakers are getting the itch to revisit their past work by doing unnecessary continuations — including Brian De Palma. He will apparently start work on an Untouchables prequel next summer, based on a script written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien (Knockaround Guys, Walking Tall, Rounders).

The Untouchables: Capone Rising (is it just me, or does every prequel have the word “Rising” in it lately?) will focus on Al Capone’s early years and his ascent to power, which includes some dealings with corrupt cop Jimmy Malone. The big question is, will Sean Connery and Robert DeNiro return for the prequel, even though they’re now 20 years older? I hope not because I hate when they use CG and makeup effects to make actors look artificially younger. But then it begs the question, how can new actors possibly top such memorable performances? I think De Palma is just asking for trouble here.

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