The script for the new movie has been finished and it is reportedly great, while Eric Draven may be played by someone famous or a new actor.
- Nov 24, 2009
AceShowbiz - Since it was announced that Relativity Media is developing "The Crow", no one has been reported being in talks to play the major character, Eric Draven. In a recent interview with io9, producer Ryan Kavanaugh has talked about the progress of the project, including his "good ideas" for the casting.
Asked if he has begun selecting actors for the movie, Kavanaugh stated, "We're looking. We're in discussions." Moreover, he suggested that the chosen actor could be either someone famous or a new star, saying "It will be an actor you've heard of, yes. We're not ruling anything out. We're looking at both, with the very well known and the 'very talented but they may not be quite there yet."
Gushing about the new "The Crow" film, Kavanaugh said, "I think it's something cool, we're approaching it differently. It's really a whole relaunch of the franchise, much more of a dark superhero type." He later assured the upcoming movie will not be "a remake", but it will be "literally a relaunch of the franchise."
"Oh yeah, we're sticking to the flavor of it. We're just relaunching it and making it with a much more present day character, someone more relatable to everybody," Kavanaugh went on explaining. While about the make up, he insisted that it will be "totally different" than in the original movie. "He'll have makeup, but it will be different. The best way to compare it is the first 'Batman' and 'Batman Begins'. In terms of their look and feel and character," he further explained.
Though the script for the movie has been completed and it "is great", Kavanaugh admitted that the studio has not given a green light for his next project. "We're very excited about it. 'The Crow' is definitely going to happen, we're just getting all the pieces together right now. It's not officially green lit, but it's going to happen... I think in a couple months we could have the package together for sure," he insisted.
"The Crow" is based on a comic book series by James O'Barr. The story will revolve around a young man named Eric Draven who after being left for dead on the side of the road by a gang of street thugs, is resurrected by a Crow and seeks vengeance. The first film adapted from the comics stars the late Brandon Lee.
