In 2011, Universal announced that it is developing a new version of "Scarface". The studio stated that the new film is neither a sequel nor a remake, but will take elements from both this version and its 1932 predecessor, including the basic premise: a man who becomes a kingpin in his quest for the American Dream. Martin Bregman, who produced the 1983 remake would produce this version also, with a screenplay by David Ayer, and David Yates in talks to direct the film.