Director Alex Proyas, known for his work on the cult classic The Crow from 1993, has publicly disparaged the recent preview images of Bill Skarsgård from the upcoming reboot of the film.
Through a post on Facebook, Proyas posted an image of Skarsgård portraying the character Eric Draven, who is shown alongside FKA Twigs as Shelly Webster. Here, the original film’s director mocked Skarsgård’s portrayal, commenting “Eric Draven’s having a bad hair day. Next reboot thanks.”
Additionally, in the comments of his post, Proyas continued his criticism regarding Skarsgård’s look and the reboot, with remarks including, “I guess he’s supposed to be a bad mofo with all those tats and werewolves and skulls on his jacket,” and “Well at least the stills gave me a good laugh. I thought they were going to take a dump on Brandon Lee’s legacy for a moment.”
Background of The Crow Franchise
The original movie, The Crow, came out in 1994 and was inspired by the Caliber Comics series featuring a supernatural hero, created by James O’Barr. Starring the late Brandon Lee, it told the story of a murdered rock musician who is resurrected to avenge his and his fiancée’s death. The film was overshadowed by tragedy when Lee suffered a fatal accident with a prop firearm. Remaining scenes were completed using advanced technology of the time, including early CGI and stand-ins. The film garnered critical acclaim particularly for Lee’s compelling performance and earned $94 million globally against its $23 million production budget.
The revitalized version of The Crow, which eventually went into production after overcoming a series of delays and creative changes, sees Bill Skarsgård as the lead. Rupert Sanders is directing the project with a script by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider. Alongside Skarsgård and FKA Twigs, the cast includes Danny Huston, Isabella Wei, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Jordan Bolger.
The new iteration of The Crow is anticipated for theatrical release on June 7.
FAQs about The Crow Reboot Criticism
- Who is Alex Proyas?
Alex Proyas is a film director who directed the original 1993 movie, The Crow. - What did Alex Proyas say about the reboot?
Proyas expressed disdain for the first images from the reboot, particularly mocking Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Eric Draven. - Who is starring in the upcoming The Crow reboot?
Bill Skarsgård is starring in the reboot, with FKA Twigs, Danny Huston, and others in the supporting cast. - When is the new version of The Crow scheduled to be released?
The movie is set to be released in theaters on June 7.
Conclusion
The anticipation of remakes and reboots can often generate mixed reactions, particularly from those involved in the original works. In the case of The Crow, director of the original 1993 film, Alex Proyas, has not shied away from expressing critical views on the forthcoming adaptation starring Bill Skarsgård. The iconic character of Eric Draven, once immortalized by Brandon Lee, is set to return to the big screen, and whether or not it will honor its legacy remains to be seen by audiences worldwide when it hits theaters on June 7.