Original ‘The Crow’ Director Slams Remake Over Concerns For Brandon Lee’s Legacy
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Lee, playing the title character, tragically died while filming the 1994 movie, directed by Alex Proyas.
The beloved dark superhero flick “The Crow” is getting a remake decades after its release.
But Alex Proyas, who directed the original 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, is letting it be known he’s not a fan of the upcoming movie’s existence.
“I really don’t get any joy from seeing negativity about any fellow filmmakers work. And I’m certain the cast and crew really had all good intentions, as we all do on any film,” Proyas wrote on Facebook, as reported by Deadline.
“So it pains me to say any more on this topic, but I think the fan’s response speaks volumes,” he went on. “[‘The Crow’] is not just a movie. Brandon Lee died making it, and it was finished as a testament to his lost brilliance and tragic loss. It is his legacy. That’s how it should remain.”
Proyas also linked to an article noting that the remake’s trailer earned many dislikes on YouTube.
