Kevin Hart and John Cena Being Eyed for 'Knight Rider' Reboot

Kofi Outlaw

08/31/2017 03:38 pm EDT

A Knight Rider movie reboot is in the works at The Weinstein Company, and now we have news that the two high-profile stars are being considered for the film, in the form of Kevin Hart and John Cena.

Screen Rant reportedly has sources close to the film, and those sources reportedly conveyed the following:

"For the role of Knight, the studio is hoping to get WWE star John Cena, while omnipresent comedian Kevin Hart is seen as a possibility for the voice of KITT. It's important to note that neither has been officially cast, and the Weinstein Company is simply interested in getting them onboard."

This combination would be a drastically different approach to the Knight Rider storyline than fans are used to, and already the comparisons to the 21 Jump Street reboot are starting. It doesn't sound like the most inviting new approach if you're a longtime fan of the original Knight Rider series; but by the same token, it's a solid hook for a comedic movie, especially if it lands these two big-name leads.

We'll keep you updated on the status of the Knight Rider movie as this story develops.

Photo Credit: Getty / NBC

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