Unveiling The Crow: First Trailer and Poster Released – A Sneak Peek Into Eric Draven’s Gritty Journey, Promising a Brutal and Bloody Experience Despite Mixed Initial Reactions.
In 1989, James O’Barr introduced The Crow #1 as a personal outlet for coping with the loss of his fiancée to a drunk driver, a comic that has since become a cherished classic. Its adaptation onto the silver screen, starring the late Brandon Lee in 1994, garnered a devoted following.
Despite subsequent ill-fated sequels, anticipation builds for the 2024 remake helmed by Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders. Bill Skarsgård, known for roles in IT and John Wick: Chapter 4, steps into the shoes of Eric Draven, as depicted in the latest trailer showcasing his relentless pursuit of vengeance.
Initial stills from the movie met with mixed reactions, even drawing criticism from Alex Proyas, director of the original film. However, the latest trailer reveals a gritty, unapologetically violent portrayal that promises an unexpectedly exhilarating take on Draven under Sanders’ direction.
Accompanied by a striking new poster, notable for the absence of Draven’s iconic white face paint, Skarsgård’s rendition of the character, while drawing comparisons to Jared Leto’s Joker, exudes a commanding presence, setting the stage for a thrilling revival of The Crow franchise.
“I was a huge fan of the original film growing up as a kid and was so honored to take on the role of Eric Draven,” the actor said in a statement released today. “But really what drew me to it was what Rupert Sanders wanted to do with it. He wanted to completely reimagine the story and the character and tailor it towards a modern audience.”
“It’s a character that I know many revere and have a strong connection to – he is unlike any I’ve ever taken on before,” Skarsgård continues. “Working with the remarkably talented FKA Twigs was magical. I felt a responsibility to Eric’s story and endeavoured to stay true to the spirit of the source material; I can’t wait for the world to see the film, and hope it resonates with audiences as strongly as it did with those of us involved.”
You can catch a glimpse of the first trailer and poster for The Crow below
Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of THE CROW in this modern reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr.
Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
Directed by Rupert Sanders and penned by Zach Baylin and Will Schneider, The Crow stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven, with FKA Twigs portraying his ill-fated love, Shelly Webster. The film also features a talented supporting cast including Danny Huston, Isabella Wei, Laura Birn, and Sami Bouajila.
Mark your calendars as The Crow is scheduled to hit theatres on June 7.
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