Game-Changing Director Chosen for New Nightmare On Elm Street Movie, Reveals Robert Englund

Robert Englund, the actor who portrayed the iconic Freddy Krueger, may be ready to leave the past behind. While he is open to seeing someone else take on the role, he has specific ideas about who should helm a new Nightmare on Elm Street film.

Renowned horror filmmaker Wes Craven is widely regarded as one of the best in the genre. Craven's work includes the creation of several films, such as Nightmare on Elm Street and the Scream franchise, that have gained a dedicated fan base that endures to this day. Although the 2010 reboot of Nightmare on Elm Street received mixed reviews from both critics and fans of the beloved 1984 original, the recent revival of the Scream franchise has been met with nothing but glowing acclaim. With Craven's unfortunate passing in 2015, there have been doubts about who possesses the necessary qualifications to successfully direct a reboot of Nightmare on Elm Street. However, Englund possesses knowledge of the ideal candidate.

Getting recognized by Freddy Kruger himself is truly an accolade, and it's only fitting that the torchbearer for a revamped version of A Nightmare on Elm Street should be none other than the master of elevated horror, Jordan Peele. Englund, the legendary actor who portrayed Kruger, expressed his admiration for Peele's exceptional work, stating, "There's extraordinary talent at play right now. I cannot envision a world without Jordan Peele. Get Out is sheer brilliance," as reported by Insider.

In a 2019 interview with Jimmy Fallon, the director of Nope, publicly declared Nightmare on Elm Street as "the ultimate horror movie." Peele confessed that even the movie poster gave him the chills, stating, "Whenever I saw the Nightmare On Elm Street poster, it would send shivers down my spine. It wasn't just the entire movie, but that poster creeped me out for a good two years."

Since his directorial debut with Get Out, Peele has consistently filled theaters with his captivating and highly anticipated horror films that never fail to impress. It is evident that Peele has overcome his fear of Freddy since his younger years, transforming himself into a version of Freddy Kruger. "There is nothing quite like the immense power of making an audience shudder and receive that reaction," Peele shared with Fallon. "I reached a point where I felt like Freddy Kruger, capable of becoming the monster and instilling nightmares."

While some may skeptically dismiss it as yet another reboot, this particular reboot holds great promise for the horror genre. Although nothing is confirmed, enlisting Peele as the director for this iconic horror franchise is a logical decision. Having Peele onboard would provide a fresh opportunity for the Nightmare on Elm Street series to thrive once more, captivating a whole new generation of horror enthusiasts. As for Englund, although he may be prepared to pass on the Freddy Krueger legacy to a new successor, he is open to making a cameo appearance if invited.