Doctor Omega
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* With thanks to Duzit for pointing out this impending reboot.
The original movie can be found here..............
https://www.imdforums.com/threads/the-crow-1994.2372/
The Long Development Hell of the "The Crow" Remake:
On December 14, 2008, Stephen Norrington announced in Variety that he planned to write and direct a "reinvention" of The Crow. Norrington distinguished between the original and his remake:
"Whereas Proyas' original was gloriously gothic and stylized, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style."[
Ryan Kavanaugh then announced on November 23, 2009, that his company, Relativity Media, was in negotiations with Edward R. Pressman for both the film's rights and financing.
Norrington later stepped out of the project and, on April 7, 2011, it was announced that 28 Weeks Later director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo had been chosen to direct the film, which has since been regarded as a remake.
Tucker Tooley of Relativity Media was chosen serve as executive producer, while Jose Ibanez, Jon Katz and Jesus de la Vega were to serve as co-producers.
Meanwhile, Bradley Cooper was in talks to play the lead.
It was reported on April 20, 2011, that the project was undergoing some legal battles.
In late June 2011, Relativity Media announced their plans to continue in mid-lawsuit and had tapped Alex Tse, who co-wrote Watchmen.
In mid-August 2011, it was announced that Cooper had dropped out due to scheduling difficulties and Mark Wahlberg, who was originally in talks for the lead in 2010, was again up for the part, with additional rumors of Channing Tatum or Ryan Gosling possibly taking the role, as well as James McAvoy.
In October 2011, it was reported that Fresnadillo had departed the project as well.
It was confirmed in January 2012 that Francisco Javier Gutiérrez had signed on to direct the remake, with Edward R. Pressman and Jeff Most on producing duties.
In June 2012, producer Edward R. Pressman assured fans that "the original 1994 Crow film holds a special place in my heart. The current film is a 'reinvention' of James O'Barr's graphic novel for the 21st century. We're thrilled to have teamed with director Javier Gutiérrez and screenwriter Jesse Wigutow on this story, which remains true to the core of Eric Draven's plight for revenge.
On the news of future remakes, however, O'Barr stated: "[...] I don't have great expectations. I think the reality is, no matter who you get to star in it, or if you get Ridley Scott to direct it and spend 200 million dollars, you're still not gonna top what Brandon Lee and Alex Proyas did in that first ten million dollar movie."
On April 19, 2013, it was announced that Tom Hiddleston was in talks to play Eric.
That same month, there were reports that Hiddleston would not be doing the film, but that Alexander Skarsgård was being eyed for the part. A week later, however, Skarsgård stated that he was not attached to the film.
On May 4, 2013, Deadline reported that Luke Evans had been cast as Eric Draven.
Evans reaffirmed to Superhero Hype that the film would be as faithful as possible to the original.
On July 3, 2013, The Crow's creator James O'Barr was named as the creative consultant of the film.
In an October 2015 interview, O'Barr would discuss what had changed his mind about the reboot, and efforts to make the reboot a more faithful adaptation of the comic book, while remaining respectful to the original film.
On November 21, 2013, Schmoes Know had reports that Norman Reedus was up for the role of a character named "James", and that Kristen Stewart had at one time been considered for the part of Shelly.
In December 2014, the studio hired Corin Hardy to direct the film.
Evans told Den of Geek in an interview that he might not do the film, and it was later revealed that Evans has dropped out of the film due to other projects.
On February 9, 2015, O'Barr told Blastr in an interview that he was interested in Sam Witwer for the role.
As of October 24, 2014, the film was set to start production in the spring of 2015.
On February 25, 2015, it was reported that Jack Huston would be starring in the film.
On March 14, 2015, O'Barr confirmed to Dread Central at the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention that Huston had been cast as Draven in the reboot, and at a Q&A during the convention he further confirmed that Jessica Brown Findlay had been cast as Shelly Webster.
On May 20, 2015, Deadline reports that Andrea Riseborough is in talks to co-star as the female version of Top Dollar.
On June 15, 2015, according to Variety reported two stories: Forest Whitaker is in negotiations for a role and Huston has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, but Relativity Studios are looking at Nicholas Hoult and Jack O'Connell for the role of Draven.
On July 31, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that production on the reboot stalled because of Relativity Media's bankruptcy.
O'Barr told comicbook.com in an interview that the film will still happen.
The Wrap reported that filming on the reboot was going to start in March 2016 with Hardy on board as director, but Hardy dropped out on the film.
On June 15, 2016, Deadline reports that Hardy may return to the reboot.
On August 10, 2016, Jason Momoa is reporting in talks to star in the film as he post a photo of him with Hardy who's still going to direct the reboot on his Instagram account.
On September 6, 2016, The Wrap reports that Momoa is cast and filming will begin in January 2017.
On November 17, 2016, The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Davis Films, Highland Film Group and Electric Shadow have acquired the rights to finance, produce and distribute the film now titled The Crow Reborn from Relativity but may lose both Momoa and Hardy.
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