The Crow was a popular superhero movie before all the big Marvel and DC movies we have now. It came out in 1994 and was based on a comic book from 1989.
Brandon Lee, who was a martial artist and the son of Bruce Lee, got the main role of a guy called Erik Draven, who comes back from the dead for revenge. But during filming, there was a terrible accident.
Brandon Lee got shot for real instead of with fake bullets, and he died. They had to finish the movie using a stunt double and special effects.
The Crow started off as a big hit and later became a cult favorite. It’s set in a strange and dark world where a guy comes back from the dead to take revenge on the people who killed him and his fiancée.
The movie is full of strong emotions like pain and loss, especially because the actor, Brandon Lee, tragically died during filming. Despite its success, none of the sequels or TV versions matched up to the original.
Now, after many attempts, it seems like they’re finally making a new Crow movie. We don’t know much about it, but they’ve been working on it for a while, and it looks like it’s happening.
Release Date
The new Crow movie has faced a lot of delays and changes, but finally, Lionsgate got it in September 2023. It’s set to come out on August 23, 2024.
Originally, it was supposed to be released on June 7, 2024, but they pushed it back over two months. This delay was probably to avoid competing directly with another movie called Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Cast
Bill Skarsgård will be playing the main character, Eric Draven, in the new Crow movie. He’s known for playing different roles, like Pennywise in the It movies and a character in John Wick: Chapter 4.
Skarsgård has acted in several other films and shows, including Barbarian, The Devil All the Time, and Atomic Blonde. Next, he’ll be in movies called Nosferatu and Boy Kills World.
Even though Brandon Lee’s role was unique, Skarsgård has shown he can handle diverse characters. Before Skarsgård, many other actors were considered for the part, including Mark Wahlberg, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, and Jason Momoa.
FKA Twigs, the British singer and songwriter, will play Draven’s fiancée, Shelley, in the new Crow movie. Although primarily known for her music, Twigs also appeared in the drama Honey Boy in 2019.
This casting suggests a larger role for Shelley compared to the original story. Other actresses considered for the role before Twigs include Kristen Stewart and Jessica Brown Findlay.
Danny Huston, recognized for his roles in shows like Yellowstone, is also part of the cast, though his character remains undisclosed. Given his past roles as villains, like in Wonder Woman, he may be playing Draven’s killer.
Isabella Wei is also on board, portraying the character Zadie. Previously, actors Forrest Whitaker, Andrea Riseborough, and Norman Reedus were linked to the film.
Plot
A happy couple is brutally attacked by bad guys. The woman is hurt even worse. Then, tragically, both of them die. But the man comes back to life, helped by a magical crow.
Now, he’s super strong and wants revenge on the people who hurt him and his love. Even though the new movie is different, it will probably still show this main story.
