Summary
2024’sThe Crowstar Bill Skarsgård distinguishes his film from the 1994 version of the film. The original movieThe Crowstarred 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 afterThe Crow’s release, Rupert Sanders has made a reimagining of the story that features Skarsgård as Eric in a new iteration of the original comic series. In addition to Skarsgård,The CrowstarsFKA twigs, Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, and Jordan Bolger.
Speaking withPeople, Skarsgård explains how different his version ofThe Crowis from the 1994 movie. 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’sThe Crowis 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 the2024 version ofThe Crow, they sparked controversy online. While the backlash was centered around what was considered a lackluster hair and makeup styling effort, it also raised a number of complaints thatThe Crowshould not have been reworked in the first place. As a result, it makes sense that Skarsgård and other members ofThe Crowteam have been adamant that this film will be starkly different.
Another impetus for 2024’sThe Crowto be distinct from the 1994 edition is related to the tragedy surrounding the original. Eric Draven actor Lee died from wounds inflicted while filmingThe Crowafter 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 ofThe Crewdid not include any live, firing weapons on set. This move was made to promote safety and avoid the risk of repeating the mistakes of the originalThe Crow.
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The firearms rule is just another way in whichThe Crowworked to distance itself from the original. Both in the production background and in the content itself, the 2024 film’s team is working on all cylinders to ensure thatThe Crowis 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 asThe Crowsees its theatrical release tomorrow, August 23.
The Crow
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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!
