Key Takeaways:
– Bill Skarsgård has expressed his dissatisfaction with his character Eric Draven's physical shape in the latest version of “The Crow”.
– Skarsgård would have preferred Draven to be skinnier, not muscular, as the character isn't meant to be a person who exercises.
– Fans' reaction to the refreshed version has received negative responses, including from The Crow's original director Alex Proyas.
– Despite some criticisms, the movie has received support from Chad Stahelski, the director of John Wick and Brandon Lee's stunt double.
Popular actor Bill Skarsgård, who plays the character Eric Draven in the modern rendition of the legendary comic, “The Crow”, has expressed that he isn't completely satisfied with the new look of his on-screen persona.
We all know it's hard to please everyone, right? Well, it turns out that goes for Hollywood stars too! When the first images of Skarsgård as Eric Draven hit the internet, fans had mixed feelings. And guess what? The actor himself wasn't too thrilled either.
No, no – it's not about the face tattoos that gave a slight Joker-esque vibe. It's all about the muscle! Speaking in an interview with Empire magazine, Skarsgård confessed that he wished his character was less buff and more on the skinny side.
Just imagine, a superhero who doesn't have bulging biceps or a six-pack. Interesting, huh? Skarsgård explained, “I wanted him to be really skinny… He was not a person that worked out, ever… In a perfect world, he would have been a lot less fit in the first half of the movie.”
It seems the actor wanted to stay true to the physique of the original Eric Draven, played by the amazing Brandon Lee. However, some fans are saying that Skarsgård's version leans more towards looking like wrestler Finn Balor.
But it's not just the fans who have had things to say. Feedback has been flowing in from all directions, including the original The Crow director, Alex Proyas. Not mincing words, Proyas expressed, “I guess he's supposed to be a bad mofo with all those tats and werewolves and skulls on his jacket…Well at least the stills gave me a good laugh.”
Despite all this, it's worth mentioning that the movie isn't without its supporters. One noteworthy cheerleader is Chad Stahelski, the boss behind the action-packed John Wick series and former stunt double of the late Brandon Lee.
While the new portrayal of Eric Draven has faced some harsh criticism, Skarsgård has also voiced concerns about other aspects of the film, mainly the ending. He's not too pleased with what he feels is an attempt to set up a sequel rather than providing a “definitive” conclusion.
So, folks, the question remains: do you think Skarsgård's portrayal of Eric Draven has any redeeming factors? Or does it flunk the test like others are saying? Are you excited to go see it on the big screen? Leave your thoughts in the comments and let's chat about it!
In the world of movies, remakes are risky and not everyone will agree, but creativity and fresh perspectives can breathe new life into our favourite stories. Whether you love it or hate it, only one thing is certain: Skarsgård's Eric Draven has certainly created a buzz!
