Key Takeaways:
– The new version of The Crow is a reboot, not a remake.
– The story focuses on characters Eric and Shelly, whose original last names have been dropped.
– The movie went through years of developmental issues before finally making it to production.
– The final cast includes Bill Skarsgard and FKA Twigs, with Rupert Sanders as the director.
– The Crow 2024 is set for theatrical release in August.
An exciting development in the movie world coming your way! Remember the 1994 cult classic film called “The Crow”? Well, it is going to be reincarnated, not as a remake but as a reboot, on August 23rd. Sounds thrilling, right? Here's a lowdown of everything we know about The Crow 2024.
Transforming The Crow
Lionsgate is reviving yet enhancing The Crow story into a new comic book adaptation. The protagonists in this version are simply known as Eric and Shelly, discarding their last names given in the 1994 film. This deviation caused a slight confusion but now it's all clear.
The Journey So Far
The release of the original Crow led to a successful franchise, spawning three sequels over the next eleven years. However, the quest for rebooting the movie since 2008 encountered various obstacles, including creative differences, bankruptcy of a distribution company, and constant director reshuffles. Filmmakers like Stephen Norrington, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, F. Javier Gutierrez, and Corin Hardy, at different times, were associated with the project, but couldn't see it through.
Several actors, including names like Mark Wahlberg, Channing Tatum, and Ryan Gosling, were considered for the role of Eric over the years. However, none of these came to fruition. In the roller coaster ride of The Crow's production journey, screenwriter Cliff Dorfman watched the finished movie and found it unsatisfactory.
Making of The Crow 2024
Finally, breaking the jinx, the project took off in 2022 under Rupert Sanders' directorial guidance. Sanders helmed the team that brought The Crow back to life. The script saw multiple changes, finally settling with the Oscar-nominated King Richard writer Zach Baylin's draft, later revised by William Josef Schneider.
Their approach to give depth to characters and depict the building love between Eric and Shelly before the tragedy, is a narrative deviation from the original film. However, the basic concept stays the same – Eric seeking revenge after their tragic death.
The Cast Line-up
Over the tumultuous years of casting choices, the movie finally settled with Bill Skarsgard, the man known for his terrifying portrayal of Pennywise in Stephen King's It, to play Eric. The character Shelly has FKA Twigs, the singer/songwriter, bringing her to life. The movie also features actors like Isabella Wei, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, Jordan Bolger, and David Bowles, promising an ensemble performance.
Trailer Details and Audience Expectations
The first trailer release in March launched The Crow 2024 into public discourse. The subsequent trailer unleashed at the CinemCon focused more on love than vengeance, stirring curiosity among fans. Despite the mixed response to Bill Skarsgard's new look for Eric and the overall narrative changes, audience expectations remain high. Interestingly, Bill Skarsgård confessed that he isn't quite satisfied with the film's ending, adding more drama to the movie's debut anticipation.
The original 1994 film's director, Alex Proyas, has openly voiced his disapproval for this reboot, referring to it as a violation of Brandon Lee's legacy. However, like every movie, The Crow 2024 will carve its own judgment day soon. So, let's strap in and wait for August 23rd to watch this intense comic book adaptation unfold.
Given the intrigue, drama, and excitement surrounding The Crow 2024 reboot, it sure is set to attract a wide audience! Will it live up to expectations? Only time (and the box-office) will tell. Are you excited about this movie? Let us know! Until next time, happy watching!
