The big-screen version of the classic 1980s TV series, "The A-Team," won't have the same level of comedy as did the popular series. But "A-Team" fans shouldn't panic - series creator Stephen J. Cannell will produce the movie, so there is hope the tone of the film will remain similar to the TV show.

In discussing how the film version will compare to the series, Cannell told Variety, "Not to denigrate the TV show, but nobody ever died. We drove cars off cliffs and people got out and walked away. We're not going to do that (in the movie). In this the tone is more dangerous -- you can really die. It's very tense and exciting."

Bruce Feirstein has been hired to write the script. His previous projects include the James Bond movies, "GoldenEye," Tomorrow Never Dies," and "The World Is Not Enough." He's also the author of the book "Nice Guys Sleep Alone" and a series of "Real Men Don't..." books.

SOURCE: Variety