"Torrente," an unapologetic dark comedy film series from Spain about a corrupt cop, is getting the remake treatment from New Line Cinema says Reuters.

"Torrente" follows the exploits of Jose Luis Torrente, a poster child for police corruption who is a lazy, rude, despicable drunkard, caring only about protecting and serving himself. Despite that, he still manages to get the job done.

Mike Bender and Doug Chernack have been brought on board to write the U.S. version, the Spanish movies were written by, directed by and starred popular Spanish comedian-director Santiago Segura.