Summary
- Bill Skarsgård emphasizes that 2024’s The Crow is not a remake of the 1994 classic.
- Skarsgård takes over the role of Eric, originally portrayed by Brandon Lee.
- The film’s team is working hard to ensure the new version of
The Crow
is distinct and respects the legacy of Brandon Lee’s iconic performance.
2024’s The Crow star Bill Skarsgård distinguishes his film from the 1994 version of the film. The original movie The Crow starred Brandon Lee as Eric Draven, a revived man who seeks revenge on the people who killed him and the love of his life. Thirty years after The Crow‘s release, Rupert Sanders has made a reimagining of the story that features Skarsgård as Eric in a new version of the classic ’90s film. In addition to Skarsgård, The Crow stars FKA twigs, Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Jordan Bolger.
Speaking with People, Skarsgård explains how different his version of The Crow is from the 1994 original. The actor asserted that the team was “not remaking that movie” and it was “never the intention” to reboot the film. Skarsgård feels that Lee’s performance in the 1994 film “is iconic and shouldn’t be tampered with at all.” Despite the fact that 2024’s The Crow is reportedly so distinct from the 1994 version, Skarsgård admitted that it was “daunting” to try to take on the role of Eric, though noted that others had done it before him. Check out Skarsgård’s full quote below:
“So I’m not the first one to fill those shoes. An iconic performance, a tragic thing that happened with Brandon. And for me, I approached this like I do any other job like, ‘What’s this story? How can I do this story justice?’
We were not remaking that movie, and that was never the intention. I feel like that movie and his performance is iconic and shouldn’t be tampered with at all. So I’m glad that we tried to do something very different with it.”
Why The Crow Has Tried So Hard To Distance Itself From The Original
The Crow Is Not A Remake
Skarsgård is not the only person to think that the 1994 Lee film is almost untouchable. When the first images were released for the 2024 version of The Crow, they sparked outrage online. While the vitriol was centered around what was considered a lackluster hair and makeup styling effort, it also resurfaced a number of complaints that The Crow should not have been reworked in the first place. As a result, it makes sense that Skarsgård and other members of The Crow team have been adamant that this film will be starkly different.
Another impetus for 2024’s The Crow to be distinct from the 1994 edition is related to the tragedy surrounding the original. Eric Draven actor Lee died from wounds inflicted on the set of The Crow after a gun misfire on set shot part of a lead bullet casing into his body, ultimately killing him. Sanders has already asserted that his production of The Crew did not include any live, firing weapons on set. This move was made in order to promote safety and avoid the risk of repeating the mistakes of the original The Crow.
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The firearms rule is just another way in which The Crow worked to remove itself from the original. Both in the production background and in content itself, the 2024 film’s team is working on all cylinders to ensure that The Crow is not considered a reboot or a problematic replication of a past production. Whether audiences will see eye-to-eye on this distinction remains to be seen as The Crow sees its theatrical release tomorrow, August 23.
Source: People
The Crow (2024)
The Crow (2024) is a dark and gritty reimagining of the original graphic novel. It follows Eric, who is resurrected from the dead to avenge his and his soulmate’s brutal murders. Armed with supernatural abilities, Eric seeks justice against the killers responsible, navigating through a corrupt city that is as much a character as he is. This adaptation introduces new elements to captivate the modern audience.
- Director
- Rupert Sanders
- Release Date
- August 23, 2024
- Distributor(s)
- Lionsgate
- Writers
- James O’Barr , Zach Baylin
- Cast
- Bill Skarsgard , FKA Twigs , Danny Huston , Josette Simon , Laura Birn , Sami Bouajila , Jordan Bolger , Karel Dobrý
- Runtime
- 111 Minutes
- Budget
- $50 Million