Invoice Skarsgard, who performed Pennywise the Clown within the latest It reboots, has reportedly been tapped to play Eric Draven in a brand new reimagining of The Crow.
The Crow tells the story of Eric Draven — the frontman for the metallic band Hangman’s Joke — who’s murdered alongside his fiancé. He then rises from the useless, with the assistance of a supernatural crow, to actual his revenge. Principally, it’s extremely goth.
The revenge thriller is predicated off of the unique graphic novel by James O’Barr, which was first revealed in 1989.
Director Alex Proyas introduced the story to life in 1994. The movie, which starred Brandon Lee because the titular character, grew to become a cult basic amongst goth and metallic followers alike, partly as a result of Lee was tragically killed on set attributable to an improperly loaded stunt gun.
The soundtrack can also be filled with songs from in style artists of the period, akin to Pantera, Rage In opposition to the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, 9 Inch Nails, Helmet, the Treatment and extra.
Many have since tried to place their very own spin on the story all through the years, together with Rob Zombie. Rupert Sanders is ready to direct the brand new movie, with musician FKA Twigs additionally starring.
“The Crow is gorgeous, darkish, poetic and typically disturbing,” says Sanders (through Deadline). “It’s a story of affection, loss, grief and revenge. It’s a nice honor to revisit James O’Barr’s iconic comedian and reimagine The Crow as a foreboding voice of at this time.”
