It has already been confirmed that Spike Lee's adaptation will not hold true to the original story and said spoilers, just watch the film; you'll know what i mean. The tale will just be a straight revenge thriller.
After originally being backed by Dreamworks with Steven Spielberg directing and Will Smith starring, the film has now fallen into the hands of Vertigo Entertainment, Mandate Pictures and Lee’s 40 Acres and A Mule with a screenplay by Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, Thor).