Check out the meticulously recreated gender-swapped cosplay of RoboCop, resembling the iconic original suit worn by Peter Weller. Originally released in 1987 and directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop follows the story of a wounded cop who is transformed into a cyborg dedicated to enforcing the law. The film achieved financial success and has since become a beloved classic of the 1980s era. In 2014, a remake attempted to capture the same magic. Now, in celebration of the movie's 36th anniversary, Cecilosaurus has shared new images on Twitter showcasing her gender-swapped RoboCop cosplay. Take a look at the impressive portrayal below.
The cosplay recreates the design of Weller's original costume and prop gun, but with a unique twist, imagining what a female version of RoboCop might look like.
Should RoboCop Get Another Reboot?
The 2014 RoboCop reboot, directed by José Padilha, failed to resonate with audiences, despite its decent quality as a science-fiction movie. It fell short of capturing the essence of Verhoeven's original. Although the film had a worldwide box office gross of $242 million, its domestic earnings were disappointingly just under $59 million.
Nevertheless, Amazon is reportedly considering a RoboCop TV show after acquiring MGM. With the right creative team, a new reboot could be especially timely and relevant. While the original movie does not extensively explore artificial intelligence, it does showcase autonomous robot law enforcement droids. Given the ongoing debates surrounding AI, a RoboCop reboot has the potential to examine pertinent technological issues.
The recent response to RoboCop (2014) indicates that it may be better to leave the franchise untouched. Despite being over thirty years old, the original film holds up remarkably well and is still considered a science-fiction masterpiece. If there were to be another remake or reboot of RoboCop, the latest cosplay hints that an intriguing direction to explore could be a female version of the main character.
