Lionsgate Acquires Domestic Rights For Upcoming Reboot of 'THE CROW' Starring Bill Skarsgård
We’ve been waiting for a while for any news concerning the much talked about reboot for THE CROW but as of yet, we haven’t heard much…until now. This time around Bill Skarsgård will be playing our hero in black, Eric Draven and our friends over at Deadline bring us an exciting update this afternoon.
Lionsgate has just tied up an eight-figure deal for domestic rights to The Crow reboot,” Deadline reports, noting that the deal was finalized “late last night.”
Deadline also notes, “The movie is expected to release next year.”
From director Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman, Ghost in the Shell), Bill Skarsgård (IT) is leading the cast of The Crow as Eric Draven, with singer/actor FKA Twigs co-starring. Danny Huston (30 Days of Night) also stars, alongside Laura Birn (Foundation), Sami Bouajila (A Son), and Jordan Bolger (The Woman King).
“We appreciate what The Crow character and original movie mean to legions of fans and believe this new film will offer audiences an authentic and visceral reinterpretation of its emotional power and mythology,” said Lionsgate’s Executive VP Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Charlotte Koh. “To work with a creative team led by Rupert’s unparalleled visual style and storytelling and with a producing team who have made some of the most popular and impactful films of the last several decades is a true privilege.”
“The original film left an indelible mark on our culture that lives on,” added the producers. “We are thrilled to bring a new adaptation for today’s audiences that respects this legacy. Rupert has masterfully brought new dimensions to create a contemporary universe for this timeless saga of undying love, and we can’t wait to share this vision with film audiences.”
Zach Baylin (King Richard) and Will Schneider wrote script, with the new movie of course based on James O’Barr’s original graphic novel that spawned a previous film franchise.
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