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directing a screenplay by brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber. In the film version, the title is derived from the designation of the status of agent Frank Moses (Willis), meaning "''Retired, Extremely Dangerous''". The first film, ''Red'', was released on October 15, 2010. A sequel, '' Red 2'', was released on July 19, 2013. In May 2013, Lionsgate re-signed Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber to write a third installment.'Red 3' in the Works at Summit (Exclusive)
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announced that they were developing a ''Red'' television series with the Hoeber brothers,

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, and

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