The Crow Reboot: Bill Skarsgård Takes Flight in Lead Role
Introduction: The Return of The Crow
Set to hit theaters in June, The Crow is a reimagining that features Bill Skarsgård (It, John Wick: Chapter 4) in the lead role. He plays a new incarnation of Eric Draven, the role played by Brandon Lee in the original feature film adaptation. FKA Twigs also stars as Shelly Webster, Eric’s fiancée. Per Vanity Fair, a trio of first look images have been released for the movie, revealing the first look at Skarsgård and FKA Twigs in their respective roles.
A Glimpse into The Crow’s World
The Crow Reboot Teased as ‘Anti-Marvel Film’ by Producer
A producer for the upcoming reboot for The Crow says the film will “blow people away” and could be the start of a new major franchise. Inspired by the comic book series by James O’Barr, The Crow stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven, a goth rock musician who gets brutally murdered alongside his fiancée, Shelly (FKA Twigs), only for him to return from the dead with the help of a mysterious crow to exact his revenge. Danny Huston also stars as a villain, and the film was directed by Rupert Sanders with a screenplay co-written by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider.
Behind the Scenes: Casting and Character Transformations
Eric Draven Gets an Updated Look
The new Eric Draven is looking shredded in the first look photos of The Crow. Sanders has suggested that this version of The Crow’s look is inspired more so by his own life than by the original comic book depiction of the character along with the Brandon Lee version in the 1994 film. The director spoke more about how some modern influences were also sprinkled in.
Release Date Revelations and Unexpected Twists
Surprise Release Date Announcement
The Crow will be released in movie theaters on June 7, 2024. The film’s producers made this surprise announcement after Ballerina was pushed to a 2025 release. Insider Jeff Sneider revealed that the villain in the film was expected to have supernatural abilities. According to him, this was a big risk that could make or break the film.
Looking Back: The Legacy of The Crow
The Crow’s Cinematic Journey
The Crow based on the graphic novel of the same name by David O’Barr, got its cinematic adaptation in 1994 starring Brandon Lee in what turned out to be the actor’s final film before his tragic death. This supernatural action thriller follows a musician who is brought back from the dead to take revenge on the killers who murdered him and his fiancée.
Conclusion: A Rebirth for The Crow
Three decades later, the film will finally get a reboot starring Bill Skarsgård as the central protagonist in a script written by Oscar nominee Zach Baylin and directed by Rupert Sanders. The announcement that the film will release on June 7th took everyone by surprise as there had been no prior information of any sort leading up to this summer release.