Let me start by stating I believe all things come from God, including dreams and inspirations. God has surrounded me with two fantastic friends who are S/B fanatics and very sincere Christians. It is because of our faith that I write this. . . .  Am I crazy?  Not really, well, maybe a little. . . 
 

I know what you’re thinking. . Another Smokey and the Bandit movie? . Are you crazy after S/B III ?  This would not be S/B IV.   They will not be transporting beer, an elephant or a fish.

This isn’t a Smokey and the Bandit remake. I think that was tried with S/BII and S/BIII.  No one should ever re-create the first movie (and definitely not II or III).   
 

The title is based on Jerry Reed’s song East Bound and Down . . . Heaven Bound and Up.  This movie would be the first action packed religious movie.  And to quote the Snowman,” Well, for your information. . . that ain’t never been done before.”  And he is right, it hasn’t.  When I think of religious movies, The Ten Commandments, Ben Hur, The Passion of Christ, Facing the Giants and Fireproof come to mind.  But think about how you enjoyed the first  S/B movie, how you left the theater wanting more.  You were ready to follow them to Boston to get some clam chowder.  That atmosphere would be in this new movie also. 
 

So the main reason for this movie? It is not to make money or to remake Smokey and the Bandit.   The main reason would be to honor God.  It would use S/B as a foundation, to have spontaneous action and comedy and at the same time sprinkle some Christianity on you when you least expect it. It would be a movie that church youth groups and families could go see without worrying about foul language. A fun, action, clean movie that will keep your blood going!  If it changed the course of one life, caused one religious discussion, motivated one family to return to church---it would be worth it.  
 

As I mentioned before, this spiritual inspiration is deep in my soul. So for the very first time, here is the rough draft.  Dated  9/21/2008.
 

The Kenworth truck and trailer will be just like the first movie.   Many thanks to Greg Vassar who has captured the stage coach graphic from the first movie.  Greg Vassar, Kevin Morgan and I have located a real trailer and have recreated the trailer used in the movie.   We also have a 1979 Kenworth W900, painted just like the movie version. (See my Snowman’s truck page for details.) 
 

Naturally the speeding Tran Ams will create a lot of continuous attention from local and state police- - - with the usual mishaps.  
 

 Four Trans Ams, police cars and a truck would create an interesting cast of characters. As this is a Christian based comedy playing tribute to the original cast members; I would hope that some of them would agree to be in this one too!  There  will be many opportunities for Christian conversations.   
 

This would be similar to the first movie with the right mix of action, comedy, drama, adventure and cars!  It would flow as a spontaneous car chase movie should, with nothing looking rehearsed.   A great car chase movie with alot of action and drama, ending with great music. All of your senses should be refreshed when you leave the theater.

I hope and pray that everyone is Heaven Bound. . . . . and live forever with Jesus

More to come very soon!!  God's speed and God bless.
 

Year One Burt Reynolds edition link:

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Kevin Morgan concept Trans Am link:

http://www.kevinmorgandesigns.com/home.html 
 

Restore a Muscle car platinum edition SE:

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