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Bradley Cooper in Talks to Star in Relativity's Reboot of 'The Crow'

by Alex Billington
April 12, 2011
Source: THR

Wow. It's no Wally West, but Eric Draven is just as big. It was just announced last week that Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) would take over directing duties in the remake of The Crow, but now THR says that apparently Bradley Cooper is already in early negotiations to star. Obviously Relativity is happy with Cooper as he helped make Limitless quite a bit hit for them and it seems like he was in the loop before Fresnadillo was anyway. Production is targeted to start in the fall and THR doesn't have any other new info, so we'll just have to wait to see how the rest of the project comes together around Fresnadillo and Cooper.

The Crow adaptation will be a reboot of the iconic cult character Eric Draven, who's resurrected as The Crow to avenge his wife's murder so he can reunite with her in the hereafter, as first envisioned by graphic novelist James O'Barr. "Fresnadillo is an incredibly talented and imaginative filmmaker," said Relativity's Tucker Tooley. "We are thrilled to have him at the helm and are excited to work with both Pressman and Apaches on what we all believe will be a compelling and innovative reimagining of The Crow." I'm more of a fan of Bradley Cooper as a comedic actor than an action actor, but it'll be interesting to see him out of his comfort zone in The Crow, as long as they're true to the comic. How will he compare to Brandon Lee?

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Anonymous

It won't top the original but this remake is sounding great! Cooper is an unexpected choice, so unexpected its brilliant! He's not really done many dark films Midnight Meat Train is the only one I can think of...so The Crow might be a good move for him.
- GrandDoc23
  
  I agree. I think people need to be more open to it. Don't forget "Case No. 39" too.
http://twitter.com/DwainIBe DwainIBe

Usuallly agree w/you, Xerxexx...but this feels like the wrong choice altogether.
- Anonymous
  
  understandable.
http://twitter.com/emdub52 Marc Walker

I don't know if anyone has seen the inside the actors studio with Bradley Cooper but it was absolutely my favorite. This guy may be funny in comedic rolls but he was born to act. The guy has studied acting his entire life and will do any roll justice. I have no qualms with him in this roll at all and it's actually getting me a little bit more excited for it.
http://twitter.com/DwainIBe DwainIBe

Not disputing Cooper's acting chops or comedic skill (was a huge fan of Kitchen Confidential) but if they are going back to the original O'Barr source material...he just doesn't strike me as the right fit. Putting aside the argument that this EVEN needs to be remade or not.
Mrjzn

I could see Cooper in the role. But I also see The Crow as someone tall, lanky, pale....more like Adrien Brody.
Marcus

The re-make of The Crow is just with any cult classic.. will never be better than the first. 90's Grunge and Goth along with Brandon Lee's mesmerizing screen presence made the original an unforgettable film. What is with all of these dang re-makes!?
Guest

Because people don't know how to be original anymore. Ugh. Leave the crow alone. I don't wanna see a remake of it. Don't ruin an already great movie!!
http://twitter.com/PGKosmal Peter Kosmal

Why reboot The Crow? WHY
Groov

You people will be much happier when you just accept the fact the remakes and reboots are just a fact of life in today's hollywood. A remake/reboot (Dammit. I'm coining the term remoot) of a movie doesn't sully the original. If you're not interested, ignore it. It's not going to change anytime soon. On topic, I can definitely see Cooper pulling this off given the right script. I'm kind of excited to see what he does with the character.
- Anonymous
  
  Agreed.
sanchez

it's a good thing no one ever reboots shakespeare's plays. jesus, a new crow for a new age. what remains is what is universal and we love. it's in the hands of great director. cooper is an unbelievable actor who brings talent, integrity and range...this is actually something to be excited about, finally.
XXX BLK

WHY REBOOT-$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ;-(
Quazzimotto

Yeah, great idea. Bradley Cooper is turning into this years Sam Worthington. As in, he's in everything. If that doesn't annoy you than you're probably a fan of Seth Rogan too, "Hey I'm the same character in every movie..." Give me a break. This is not a good choice, very disappointing. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is, IMO, a far superior actor and fits the profile of the Crow to a T. But he probably has better things to do than attempt to act in a feeble remake, which most likely will ruin what is already a perfectly good movie and upset a strong fanbase, thus potentially hurting his career. Props JGL for being smart. Who would like to bet this remake will be PG-13? Can't wait to redbox this one.
Anonymous

Cooper dont do it! bad move! oh and You People? well we wouldn't have to get used to remakes and CRAP if You People didn't go see them every time they get made.
- Anonymous
  
  Can you blame people for being optimistic, every now and again? Most remakes are shit, but some have been excellent. and who know's this could be one of the few.
- Marcus
  
  Actually, Mr. Jimmy_Love, I'm not spending 12 bucks to see this for the same reasons I didn't see the Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street remakes.
  - Anonymous
    
    Hey Marcus my comment wast aimed at you, but hey if your not gonna see it great, neither am I!
happy camper

i wasnt gonna see it anyway but i cant see him as The Crow...
Rpin

Could the Crow get any more douche than that? I'll pass on this reboot.
mORPH

they should do a sequel with the eric draven char, not a reboot.
the douche

It's the teens that go see the reboots, then they come and say how much better this version is than the original. Having 5 nieces and nephews that are all teens I've heard and seen it all too many times. That's why reboots are made.
http://twitter.com/EwingEnterprise Ewing Enterprise

Cooper is an unexpected choice, so unexpected its brilliant! He's not really done many dark films Midnight Meat Train is the only one I can think of...so The Crow might be a GREAT move for him just like limitless http://www.antivirussoftwarealert.com
Anonymous

NO and no, please...
http://www.facebook.com/dravenmidnight Draven Midnight Stone

He looks terrible with hair extensions. An 80s mullet would work just fine whatever the length. James O'barre apparently stole the story from the real Eric Draven. The Graphic Novels were phenomenal, but were written for Iggy Pop. He's in his 60s now if I'm not mistaken....not the ideal picture of youth. What's-his-face married to Katy Perry would probably make sense for this generation. This franchise has been redone over and over again (badly). If Coop turns out take the role, he might actually do it justice.
- wasnma
  
  The "real" Eric Draven is full of crap.
Aissawi

JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT.
Anonymous

Bradley Cooper?? He doesn't have an ounce of goth in his romantic comedic soul. Worst casting call choice since Javier Bardem as the Gunslinger. WTF are these studios thinking?
- Quazzimotto
  
  No sh*t. Somebody needs to bitch slap whoever's coming up with these "brilliant" ideas.
Mushindo2009

y remake there are so many where stores in the comicbooks and Bradley Cooper come on