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The Crow reboot has experienced a complicated production process with multiple changes in directors, writers, and actors throughout the years.
The reboot is set to be highly impressive, according to producer Sam Pressman, who also intends to expand it into a shared universe through video games or an animated series. Bill Skarsgård will play the role of Eric Draven/The Crow, while FKA Twigs will portray his murdered fiancée. The release date for the reboot is scheduled for 2024.
Producer Sam Pressman has teased that the upcoming reboot of The Crow will be a mind-blowing experience for audiences and may even pave the way for a shared universe. Originating from James O'Barr's iconic comic book series, the 1994 film featured Brandon Lee as the resurrected musician Eric Draven, seeking vengeance against the gang responsible for his and his fiancée's untimely demise. While the original film achieved cult status, its sequels fell short of similar success. However, after years of anticipation, a reboot is now officially set for release in 2024.
In a recent interview with Deadline, Pressman revealed exciting plans for The Crow reboot. He expressed his belief that the film will surpass all expectations, leaving viewers utterly amazed. Furthermore, he disclosed that there are intentions to expand the universe, potentially through avenues such as video games or an animated series. Pressman's complete remarks can be found below.
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What To Know About The Crow Reboot
"The Crow has been a very central and integral part of our company and I’m really proud of the progress and the work that has been done. I think the movie is just going to blow people away. Our partners want to approach it in a very 360 way, whether it be video games, an animated series or a universe, but it’s got this cosmic legacy that can expand beyond a singular story. We’re finally at a point where we can really explore those other avenues because it’s such a unique property in that it is not a studio film, it’s not a Marvel film – it’s kind of an anti-Marvel film. I have the highest hopes for that and I really love what Molly Hassell has done in pushing it up the hill and Rupert Sanders is such a visionary."Development of The Crow reboot began in 2008 and since then, the project has undergone a complex production process with multiple changes in directors, writers, and actors involved. Directors such as Stephen Norrington, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, F. Javier Gutiérrez, and Corin Hardy have all been associated with the film at different stages. Various actors, including Bradley Cooper, Luke Evans, Jack Huston, and Jason Momoa, have also been cast as Eric Draven. Notable screenwriters who have contributed to different versions of the script include Nick Cave, Jesse Wigutow, and Cliff Dorfman.
The upcoming iteration of The Crow reboot is helmed by Rupert Sanders, with a screenplay penned by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider, based on O'Barr's renowned comic book. The reboot features Bill Skarsgård in the leading role, accompanied by FKA Twigs portraying the character of his murdered fiancée, Shelly. Isabella Wei joins the cast as a new character named Zadie, alongside Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Jordan Bolger, whose roles remain undisclosed. The filming for The Crow reboot concluded last year, well in advance of the actors' strike, and is currently scheduled for release in 2024.