Ralph Macchio recently shared an update regarding a possible My Cousin Vinny reboot with Joe Pesci. The comedy film was released on March 13, 1992, in theaters across the US and became an instant hit. Besides Pesci as Vinny Gambini and Macchio as his cousin Bill, the movie featured talents including Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, and many more.
Ralph Macchio has had My Cousin Vinny reboot conversations with multiple writers
The Cobra Kai star was recently present at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre for an event. There, he talked about his iconic movie, My Cousin Vinny.
Ralph Macchio was attending the PaleyFest, when he interacted with People and shared an update about the film’s reboot. The actor told the outlet, “Yeah, I’ve had conversations with other writers about that.” He further shared his admiration for the movie by referring to it as a “beloved piece.”
Moreover, Macchio asserted that a reboot of My Cousin Vinny will only happen if they find a “smart angle” for the story. The Karate Kid actor conveyed that he wants veteran actor Joe Pesci to be a part of the reboot despite the size of his role. He added, “He could FaceTime it in here.”
My Cousin Vinny has attained the status of a cult classic over the years. The movie garnered immense praise from critics and fans and earned over $64 million at the box office. It has even achieved a score of 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, based on the Tomatometer. Furthermore, My Cousin Vinny has scored 87 percent, based on the Popcornmeter.
The movie follows a New York-based lawyer named Vinny (Joe Pesci), who “has never won a case.” Things take a drastic turn “when his teenage cousin Bill (played by Ralph Macchio) and his friend Stan are accused of murder.” From here on, Vinny is allotted the task of saving his cousin and his friend.
