At last, “The Crow” remake is finally here. After more than 15 years of delays, Lionsgate will release this updated version of the 1994 movie in June, and it appears to embrace the violent nature of this story.
Rupert Sanders, known for “Snow White and the Huntsman” and the Scarlett Johansson-led “Ghost in the Shell,” directs the new version of “The Crow,” with Bill Skarsgard from “It” playing Eric Draven.
The story sticks to the original plot, based on the James O’Barr comic. Two soulmates (Skarsgard and FKA Twigs) are brutally murdered, and the male (Eric) is brought back to life as an undead seeker of revenge.
A new version of “The Crow” started development in 2008 and has faced numerous delays over the past 15 years. At various times, Bradley Cooper, James McAvoy, Luke Evans, Jason Momoa, and Jack Huston were set to play the lead character, with Skarsgard and Sanders eventually taking on the project.
Skarsgard expressed his excitement for taking on the role of Eric Draven, saying, “I was a huge fan of the original film growing up as a kid and was so honored to take on the role of Eric Draven. But really what drew me to it was what Rupert Sanders wanted to do with it. He wanted to completely reimagine the story and the character and tailor it towards a modern audience. It’s a character that I know many revere and have a strong connection to – he is unlike any I’ve ever taken on before.”
Sanders referred to “The Crow” as the “original anti-hero” and mentioned his intention to update the material for modern viewers.
He also commented on the adaptation's reflection of the tastes and references of the current young generation, hoping it will resonate with them and introduce a new audience to the source material.
Brandon Lee portrayed the lead character in the 1994 film, which gained a cult following after its release. Unfortunately, Lee died during production due to a misloaded prop gun.
Written by Zach Baylin and William Schneider, “The Crow” will be exclusively released in theaters on June 7. The producers include Edward R. Pressman, Samuel Hadida, Victor Hadida, John Jencks, and Molly Hassell.
