Will Boardwalk Empire be invaded by Goodfellas?
Grinding the rumour mill is news that Goodfellas may undergo a television remake, tapping into the massive cult following of Martin Scorsese's original 1990 film.
Nicholas Pileggi, the film's scriptwriter, is rumoured to have signed on for the drama's pilot episode, though it is unknown whether Scorsese will take part.
It is believed that the project will go ahead regardless of the legendary director's involvement.
The film starred Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Paul Sorvino, and was based on the real life of Henry Hill, a gangster who worked his way through the ranks of organised crime to become one of the top dogs in a world of drugs and violence.
A critical and box office success, the Scorsese film climaxed with central protagonist Henry Hill acting as a whistleblower, handing over all of his drug-dealing colleagues and friends to the police in exchange for immunity.
The gangster drama sure seems like a winning formula, with The Sopranos earning a cult following, and more recently Scorsese's Boardwalk Empire, which is already enjoying success after premiering in the US last month.
Australia has also embraced the crime genre, with the Underbelly franchise inspiring more home-grown productions such as Killing Time, Wicked Love: The Maria Korp Story and Crime Investigation Australia.
How do you think the success of Goodfellas would translate onto the small screen?
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