In an interview with Deadline, independent producer Sam Pressman, admin of Pressman Production, spoke about the upcoming 2024 reboot of The Crow, one of the most iconic films of the ’90s. However, the film is best known for the story surrounding Brandon Lee, the lead actor, who died on set during filming. Since then, The Crow has been considered a cursed film. There were some sequels made, but they didn’t have anything from the first one. Now Pressman, the son of the original producer, plans to make the film big enough to compete with Marvel. A work that, in all its ramifications, will go far beyond the big screen.
“This is not a Marvel movie. It’s actually an anti-Marvel movie.” Sam Pressman he seems to have clear ideas about the reboot Crow (Crow), arrival in 2024. Pressman – CEO Pressman Production (inherited from Ed’s father), the production company that created the character’s first film inspired by the graphic novels James O’Barr. Eric Draven, the main character of the work, is killed along with his girlfriend Shelley Webster on the so-called “devil’s night.” The next day the couple was supposed to get married. A year after the burial a raven lands on Draven’s grave, tapping the stone with its beak. Soon after, the man awakens and emerges from his grave. He returns to the city to find that the gang of criminals he killed has gotten out of control. After the first battle, he discovers that he is invulnerable: his wounds heal instantly. Thus begins his journey in search of revenge. The main character of the 1994 film. Brandon Lee, son of Bruce. While filming a scene simulating a shootout, one of the guns fired a shell that was not defused. Lee himself was struck and died on set, giving the film a cursed aura that fans are all too familiar with. Crow it was a great success and became one of the most significant cults of the 90s. Now, thirty years later, the film will take on new life. Pressman Production, together with Davis Films, Hassell Free Productions and Electric Shadow Company, are committed to making Crow direct competitor to Marvel. Eric Draven will play Bill Skarsgardalready the main character Thisalthough they will also be part of the cast Danny Huston (Continuity) and singer FKA branches. Director Rupert Sanderssigned live performance Ghost in armor (with the main character Scarlett Johansson) AND Snow White and the Huntsmanintends to respect the atmosphere”dark, poetic and disturbing comics“
THATproject for new Crow it’s definitely ambitious. Fifty million dollars were allocated for the filming, which took place between Munich and Prague. However, it looks like this is just the beginning. According to Pressman, the idea is to create a narrative universe that can expand far beyond a single film. Perhaps there will be video games, animated adaptations and TV series. To make the most of a name that is already legendary. Of course, there were many sequels, but none could convey the atmosphere and poetry of the first chapter. The audience, in fact, did not react with such warmth. The love for the original story was too great to be forgotten so quickly. In any case, the shooting result looks satisfactory. Pressman goes on to say, “Il Corvo has played a fundamental role for our company and I am truly proud of the progress and work we have accomplished. I think the film will leave people speechless.” The Crow holds many meanings for those who are passionate about superheroes and comic books: Brandon Lee’s story certainly gave the work that inexplicable element that defines the fate of some films. This will be a great opportunity to review Crow back to the cinema. One should not be afraid of desecrating the original history. Like the raven in the comic, the main characters will bring the cursed body a work that does not deserve to remain untouched. On the contrary, cinema is what allows us to keep emotions and stories alive. Because it’s not love to leave something locked in the attic to gather dust.