The Crow: Release Date, Cast and All You Need to Know About Bill Skarsgard’s Movie

After being removed from theaters three decades ago by Alex Proyas, The Crow is making a comeback. The Crow reboot, which has been in production hell for 15 years, finally has a release date. A lot of information about the cast and plot of this retelling of James O’Barr’s 1989 graphic novel has already been made public.

Bill Skarsgård will play the title character in the next Crow film, which will modernize The Crow and resurrect the immensely grim saga of revenge.

Brandon Lee played Erik Draven, the zombie antihero known as The Crow, in the 1994 film The Crow. Brandon Lee died during filming The Crow due to a horrific on-set accident; this occurrence has come to represent the legacy of the movie.

Even yet, the film went on to become a cult classic in its own way, and fans are eagerly awaiting The Crow reboot, especially considering that it took fifteen years to make.

Is there a release date for ‘The Crow’?

Yes, in September 2023, Lionsgate finally acquired the reboot following years of delays, changes in front of and behind the camera, and changes at the studio. The official release date of the film is set on Friday, August 23, 2024, in theaters as per Collider. Blink Twice, directed by Zoë Kravitz and starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum, opens that same weekend.

The relaunch was postponed for more than two months, most likely to avoid conflict with the action-comedy sequel Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The original release date was set for Friday, June 7, 2024.

What can we Expect from “The Crow” reboot?

A group of thugs attack Eric Draven and his fiancée Shelley in the graphic novel and the first film adaptation. After Shelley is raped, they are both slain. However, a mysterious crow eventually brings Draven back to life and grants him strange abilities so he can exact revenge on the men who killed him and his fiancée.

Therefore, despite the fact that the new film has been hailed as a “modern re-imagining” of the characters and plot, it will probably replicate these pivotal moments from both the graphic novel and the 1994 film.

The official Lionsgate summary is as follows:

When Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) and Eric Draven (Skarsgård), soulmates, are confronted by the monsters of her dark background, they are brutally killed. Presented with the opportunity to save his genuine love by self-sacrificing, Eric embarks on a quest for ruthless retribution against their assassins, navigating both the living and dead realms to make amends.

Who is in the cast of ‘The Crow’?

Bill Skarsgård stars as Eric Draven in the upcoming remake, stepping into a role previously made iconic by Brandon Lee. Known for his versatility, Skarsgård has portrayed diverse characters, including Pennywise in It and Marquis Vincent de Gramont in John Wick: Chapter 4.

His filmography also includes Barbarian, The Devil All the Time, and Atomic Blonde. He will soon appear as Nosferatu in Robert Eggers’ film and as the lead in Boy Kills World. His casting as Draven suggests he can bring a fresh take to this iconic gothic character.

British singer/songwriter FKA Twigs will play Shelley, Draven’s fiancée. While primarily recognized for her music, Twigs has acted before, notably in the 2019 drama Honey Boy. Her casting hints at a potentially expanded role for Shelley in this remake, differing from her brief appearances in the original film.

Danny Huston, known for his villainous roles in Wonder Woman and 30 Days of Night, is also cast, though his character remains undisclosed. Isabella Wei (from 1899) will play the character Zadie.

Does ‘The Crow’ have a trailer?

Lionsgate released the first trailer for their reimagining of The Crow on March 14, 2024. The trailer has Eric Draven meeting Shelly Webster in a mental health facility, where they fall in love, and is set to the song “Take What You Want From Me” by Post Malone and Ozzy Osbourne.

Then, as Eric becomes the titular anti-hero and plans his retaliation against the culprit who killed his wife, the trailer depicts Shelly’s passing.

Conclusion

The long-awaited reboot of The Crow is finally set for release on August 23, 2024, marking a new chapter in this iconic saga. With Bill Skarsgård stepping into the role of Eric Draven, fans can expect a modern reimagining that honors the original’s dark, vengeful spirit while introducing fresh elements to the story.

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