"Next Reboot Thanks": Original The Crow Director Responds To Bill Skarsgård's Remake Look

The director of the 1994 movie The Crow, Alex Proyas, talks about Bill Skarsgård's look as the main character in the 2024 remake that went viral.

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New statements by Proyas on The Crow may be driven by the same sentiment or protectiveness of the character.The new film's direct reboot status is unknown.

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The new movie may tell a different story from the Lee concept due to Draven's contemporary style. Following the initial film, three further

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The Crow films and a TV show were made with different actors playing the title role. It may create a path that feels unrelated to Lee's legacy and Proyas' concerns.

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