‘The Crow’ Sets Jack Huston As Lead
It’s been a tumultuous several years forThe Crowremake, but now, at long last, it may be getting back on track.Jack Hustonhas just closed his deal to play Eric Draven, a few months after previous star Luke Evans dropped out.
And since every Eric needs his Shelly,Jessica Brown Findlayis reportedly being considered to play Eric’s lady love.Corin Hardyis still attached to direct. CrowJack Huston casting after the jump.
Deadlineconfirms today that Huston is set forThe Crow, after entering talks for the part last month.The Crowwill be the second remake in a row for Huston, as he’s currently filming theBen-Hurremake directed by Timur Bekmambetov.
The news about Findlay came earlier this month fromJames O’Barr, who wrote the originalThe Crowcomic and is actively involved with the new movie as a creative consultant. She doesn’t seem to be locked in just yet, but according toO’Barrshe’s his top choice and her casting “is pretty much a sure thing.”
The Crowremake / reboot / re-adaptation / whatever you want to call it is envisioned as a more faithful adaptation of O’Barr’s comics. The story centers on Eric, who along with his fiancée Shelly is assaulted and left for dead. Unfortunately for his murderers, he comes back from the dead hell-bent on revenge.
The latest draft of the screenplay is being written byClaire Wilson.Edward R. Pressman, who produced the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, is back to direct the upcoming remake.
The newThe Crowhas been in the works for several years already, and has basically become a revolving door of talent. Huston and Hardy came on after a previous iteration with Evans and F. Javier Gutiérrez fell apart. Before them, directors Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Stephen Norrington and stars James McAvoy and Bradley Cooper were attached at various points.
Huston is currently best known in the U.S. for playing Richard Harrow on HBO’sBoardwalk Empire, but seems ready to break into movie stardom. He had a supporting role inAmerican Hustleand will next be seen in the Nicholas Sparks adaptationThe Longest Rideand the zombie mashupPride and Prejudice and Zombies.
Findlay is most famous for playing Lady Sybil inDownton Abbey. Her feature credits includeWinter’s TaleandThe Riot Club. Later this year she will appear inVictor Frankensteinwith James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe.
