The star who played Frankie in the movie plainly told Entertainment Tonight, “It’s a classic, leave it alone.” Set It Off followed four friends who pull off a series of successful bank robberies in Los Angeles. However original cast member, Vivica A. Vivica A. The 1996 classic Set It Off is set to be revived soon by Issa Rae who will produce and star in the movie. The 1996 crime thriller Set It Off, which starred Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah and more, is getting a remake led by Insecure co-creator and star Issa Rae… Fox, says she’s not here for it. The film stars Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Vivica A. Most recently, news about a Saved By The Bell revival and, separately, a Set It Off remake hit the ‘net. Issa Rae is not doing a remake of Set It Off, the popular 1996 film starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. ALSO READ: Black and Blue Tackles The Uncomfortable Truths Of Being A Black, […] Reboots, remakes, and sampling are all the rage these days … ET Live's Melicia Johnson spoke to the 55-year-old actress about her new holiday movie, Christmas Matchmakers, on Wednesday, and Fox also commented on the Set It Off remake… Fox is the latest star of the 1996 bank heist movie “Set It Off” to come out against a remake, deeming Issa Rae’s upcoming take on the fan favorite unnecessary. Fox and Kimberly Elise.. Issa Rae is developing a remake of "Set It Off," which originally starred Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox and Kimberly Elise. Vivica A. Issa Rae is in the early development stages on her remake of the 1996 cult classic Set It Off, Variety reports.. Issa will produce and possibly star in the film. Set It Off is a 1996 American crime action heist film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Kate Lanier and Takashi Bufford. Full story below... THR reports that the 'Insecure' creator is prepping a re-imagining Contributed by Jordyn Fields. Directed by F. Gary Gray, the film pulled in $41 million at the box office on $9 million budget. Tweet. Fox isn’t into the idea of a Set If Off remake.. After it was announced back in September that ESSENCE cover star Issa Rae was in the early stages of developing a remake … Fox Dismisses Issa Rae’s ‘Set It Off’ Remake: ‘It’s a Classic, Leave It Alone’ By Jose Martinez Jose is a contributing writer for Complex Media. Fox, and Kimberly Elise (in her film debut). It looks as though 'Set It Off' is heading back to the big screen - and this time via the lens of Issa Rae. Details are still coming in, but here's what we know about the announced film. The next film to get the remake treatment is the 1996 heist classic Set It Off, courtesy of Issa Rae and her production company, Issa Rae Productions, according to The Hollywood Reporter.