First look at Bill Skarsgard in THE CROW reboot

Lionsgate has released the first image of its upcoming reboot of The Ravenand presents Bill Skarsgard (IT) in the lead role of Eric Draven. This The Raven reboot has been in development for several years and has been a project plagued by setbacks. Over the years it has gone through different actors, directors and studios.

This version of the film comes from the director Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman, Ghost in the shell), and also features the singer/actor in the cast FKA Twigs, Danny Houston (30 days of night), Laura Birn (Foundation), Sami Bouajila (A son), AND Giordano Bolger (The Woman King).

In the film: “Soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) are brutally murdered when demons from her dark past reach them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric decides to seek ruthless revenge on their killers, crossing the worlds of the living and the dead to make right the wrongs.

I’m curious to know how this movie will end. The original is so good and has such a strong fan base, a fan base that believes this new movie shouldn’t have been made. Skarsgard is a great actor, though, and I’m interested to see his performance and how he brings this character to life.

Check out Skarsgard’s image and a couple of other photos below and let us know what you think!

Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Lionsgate, Charlotte Koh said in a statement: “We appreciate what The Raven The character and the original film mean to legions of fans and they believe this new film will offer audiences an authentic and visceral reinterpretation of his emotional power and mythology. Working with a creative team led by Rupert’s unrivaled visual and storytelling style and a producing team that has made some of the most popular and impactful films of recent decades is a true privilege.”

The film’s producers said in a joint statement: “The original film left an indelible mark on our culture that lives on. We are thrilled to bring a new adaptation for today’s audiences that respects this legacy. Rupert has masterfully brought new dimensions to create a contemporary universe for this timeless saga of eternal love, and we can’t wait to share this vision with cinema audiences.”

Producer Sam Pressmann he previously said: “The Crow has been a critical and integral part of our company and I’m really proud of the progress and the work that’s been done. I think the film will blow people’s minds. Our partners want to approach it in a 360-degree way °, whether it’s video games, an animated series or a universe, but it has this cosmic legacy that can expand beyond a single story.”

Zach Baylin (King Richard) AND Will Schneider wrote the screenplay, on which the new film is obviously based James O’Barris the original graphic novel that gave rise to a previous film franchise.

The film will be released on June 7, 2024.