The Crow star Ernie Hudson is only now "thankful" for the cult classic after some "difficult" years, but still has mixed feelings on the Bill Skarsgård reboot
May. 17, 2024Exclusive | The actor reflects on the 30th anniversary of the superhero film as he reveals he wasn’t approached about the upcoming remake
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Recentlycelebrating its 30th anniversary,cult classic filmThe Crowis still beloved by dedicated fans today. However, some have struggled with the movie’s legacy over the past decades, including actor Ernie Hudson, who plays Sergeant Daryl Albrecht in the film.
While it still is a sensitive topic, Hudson reveals that he is now finally “thankful” for being a part of The Crow, coming to terms with that troubled experience. As he says to us: “Well, it’s very hard for me. I love The Crow and I’m so thankful to have been a part of it – and I say that now after all these years. Up until now it’s been very, very difficult.”
Revealing that he wasn’t approached at all about the reboot, Hudson also admits that his hope was that it would focus on different characters, since he sees Lee as being the only Draven.
The actor also won’t be watching the new film at all, as he concludes, explaining his mixed feelings: “For me Brandon was The Crow. I love James O’Barr [creator of the character] he’s a good friend, and I’m happy to see that franchise move forward, but Eric Draven – that’s Brandon, and I think they are trying to base it on that character.
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“But it’s The Crow and it can be other stories. Brandon, he was Eric, and that version is his. So it’s hard for me to think of anyone else playing that role – just thinking about it even, it’s a done deal. But I’m happy for them, this is an industry, there’s a fan-base, but make it something else. No one approached me or had a discussion with me about the new one, and I wish them well. But I have no desire to check that out, it’s too much emotion to add to it.”
The new Crow film releases on August 23 this year. Meanwhile Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is available to buy or rent at home on digital now.
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