James O'Barr gives HUGE news on The Crow reboot

In a recent interview with KorsgaardsCommentary (via ComingSoon) James O'Barr have given a huge update on the upcoming The Crow reboot starring Luke Evans.

"[W]e’re not remaking the movie," says O'Barr. "We’re readapting the book. My metaphor is that there is a Bela Lugosi 'Dracula' and there’s a Francis Ford Coppola 'Dracula'. They use the same material, but you still got two entirely different films. This one’s going to be closer to 'Taxi Driver' or a John Woo film, and I think there’s room for both of them. Part of the appeal of 'The Crow' comics, after all, is that they can tell very different stories."
 
"If you read the comic, Eric and Shelley never have their last names revealed," O'Barr continues. "Hopefully, this is one area the new movie being more faithful to the comic will come into play, and Eric won’t be going by Eric Draven in the new film. Luke Evans may play Eric, but Brandon Lee will forever be Eric Draven... [N]o one understands that fear more than me. Brandon Lee was a friend and I’d never do anything to hurt his legacy."

"We’re including some music I’d wanted to originally, but just couldn’t get the rights to," says O'Barr. "Some actual Joy Division songs. Some vintage Cure songs. I’m still pretty active in the music industry, and there is a lot of neo-goth bands out there, that have that same sound, and I’ve talked to some of them about contributing, and they’re very excited about it."

"I’ve seen him in the make-up, too" says O'Barr, "and he looks great. ...I think the studio understands that if they want a 'Crow' ‘franchise’, they have to get it right. We’re hoping to begin production later this month, and start shooting in the spring."

Luke Evans talks "The Crow"

We still know very little about "The Crow" reboot, we have heard a few terms being thrown about like "re-imagining", "gritty reboot" and "darker approach" however with the film still in early pre-production details are minimal. Speaking today with Metro UK (a UK based newspaper) Luke Evans gave us a little insight plus paid his respects to the late and great Brandon Lee.

"It is incredibly sad that Brendon died making the movie. He was a very talented actor. It is a very beautiful story, The Crow. It is a very tragic story with huge emotional themes. We plan to tell the story differently and with a lot of integrity to the original comic book."

Norman Reedus in talks for "The Crow"

Schmoes Knows are reporting that TV favourite Norman Reedus is in talks to star in "The Crow", the site is also reporting that he is the top choice for a role in the film called "James". However it is currently unknown whether or not he is one of Eric Draven's allies or enemies. We already know that Luke Evans has been cast as Eric, so it would be nice to see another big name joining the film.

Set to be directed by Javier Gutierrez, the film features a script by Cliff Dorfman. Series creator James O'Barr will also work as a consultant on the film, which is said to begin production in 2014. No release date is currently set.

Luke Evans is... THE CROW!

Do we really need a reboot? No we don't ever NEED or even want reboots of the "classics" so instantly we say no it's a bad idea, however think of some of the films that are actually reboots that a lot of us love "Batman Begins", "Star Trek", "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "Ocean's Eleven" to name a few.

I think it is wrong of us to write this film off already, let's see how production goes before we give up hope. Personally I loved Bradon Lee's "The Crow", but according to big Crow fans that film was only loosely based on the comic/graphic novels. So, with how well comic adaptations are these days, I think it is safe to say we could be in for a treat.

In an interview today Evans spoke about his role,
"['The Crow'] was a very poignant film from my childhood, which I remember vividly,” Evans told Collider. “The soundtrack, also. It was such a solid performance that Brandon Lee gave. It was a very tragic end for somebody that probably would have had a very promising career.”
As for who he’ll play in the upcoming movie, Evans said, “I’m Eric Draven. I’m the same character. Obviously, he’s been refreshed and brought up to date. We’re reimagining it to a certain extent, but the story and the plot is mostly the same."

Luke Evans joins "Fast 6"

Looks like they are finally putting the pieces together for the upcoming instalment of the "Fast & Furious" franchise. Production is set to begin this Summer, with filming to take place in both London an Berlin. I personally can not wait for it, I'm a sucker for the "Fast" films. With the addition of Luke Evans makes this film that bit more interesting. "We already knew that the Justin Lin-directed Fast and Furious 6 would be taking place overseas, and Johnson recently told Steve that they’ll specifically be filming in London and Berlin. Variety’s casting report notes that the plot involves everyone’s favourite street racing crew going across the pond to work on a heist job. Evans’ villain role is that of the leader of another crew attempting to pull off the same job. We previously learned that Jason Statham turned down a role in the film, so presumably he was offered this same villain that Evans will be playing."   

This is pretty good news in my opinion,  I'm guessing that Luke will not start his filming for this film until he has finalised all his commitments to "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" which he is playing a skilled archer called Bard.