The director of the 1994 film “The Crow”, Alex Proyas, has publicly disowned the upcoming remake following the release of its trailer last week.
Proyas took to his page today to express his strong sentiments, emphasizing that the original “The Crow” was a tribute to the late Brandon Lee, whose tragic death occurred during its production.
While I bear no ill will towards any director’s work, the fan response speaks volumes. THE CROW is not just a movie. It stands as a testament to Brandon Lee’s lost talent and tragic passing. This is his legacy, and it should remain as such.
This is not the first time Proyas has voiced his opposition to a remake of “The Crow”. In 2017, he stated that the idea of rebooting the story and the character that Lee brought to life at such a high cost felt inherently wrong to him.
Brandon Lee, the son of Hollywood icon Bruce Lee, tragically passed away at the age of 28 due to an on-set injury during the original film’s production. His performance in “The Crow” garnered widespread acclaim, and his untimely death sparked ongoing conversations about on-set safety.
The remake of “The Crow” is set to be released on June 7, with Bill Skarsgard taking on the role of Eric Draven, also known as the Crow. Director Rupert Sanders has described the new film as a tribute to Lee.
Source from www.playground.ru