ConanandAquamanmay not be the only two iconic comic book characters that are inhabited by formerGame of ThronesstarJason Momoa. TheJustice Leagueactor is reportedly wanted as the lead in the long-gestating, often-delayed remake ofThe Crow. Relativity is still behind this impending thriller, withThe HallowdirectorCorin Hardystill attached to helm thestalled project.
This new version ofThe Crowis said to be a much more accurate adaptation of the belovedgraphic novelby James O’Barr. The comic was originally brought to the big screen in 1994 by director Alex Proyas, withBrandon Leein the lead. As many fans know, an on-set accident took the life ofLee, son of martial arts legendBruce Lee. Over the years, there have been a number of low-budget sequels, but none of them have ever really connected with fans.
Producer of the original 1994 cult classic Ed Pressman returns to shepherd this new version to the screen. And it is expected to beat the standaloneAquamanmovie to theaters, which will be headlined byJason Momoain 2018. This new version of Aquaman was first introduced with a quick cameo inBatman V Supermanthis past March, and Jason Momoa has spent the last few months in London shooting the DCEU follow-upJustice League, which is an ensemble superhero adventure that also features Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Ezra Miller as The Flash.
The Crowremake is expected to be much darker than the DC Films adventure currently in production. Hinting that he may have already signed onto star as Eric Draven,Momoaposted a photo of himself on Instagram, which was later reported on byMashable. The actor is seen having a few pints with Crow director Corin Hardy as he exclaims he may have just come aboard what he calls a ‘dream job’. At this time,The Crowis the only movieHardyis known to be casting. Here’s whatMomoahad to say on Instagram.
“The only way to officially seal the deal as men Is a pint of black beauty.@guinness r#sealthedeal#wearemarriednowfucker#greatnewstocome #dreamjob #cantwaittotelltheworld ALOHA ED”
Sources close to the long-delayed project have confirmed thatJason Momoais officially in talks to joinThe Crowas its lead character. At this time, a schedule is trying to be worked out so that Momoa can work around his intensive Aquaman schedule, which includes appearing in some of the other standalone movies, though none of those DC cameos have been confirmed at this time.The Crowwill follow musicianEric Draven, who returns from the dead to exact revenge on his killers and find justice for his murdered fiancé with the help of a mystical bird.The Crowis said to be ‘one of the crown jewels in Relativity’s coffers’ as the studio tries to recover from Bankruptcy and restore its reputation in Hollywood.
At this time, it isn’t known whenThe Crow remakewill actually begin shooting. The remake has had its fair share of stops and starts over the past decade, with too many directors and stars attached to even count at this point.Ben-HurstarJack Hustonwas last attached to headline the project, but he had to bail as other projects mounted on his schedule, making it impossible for him to stay attached.Jason Momoawill next be seen inThe Bad Batchopposite Keanu Reeves. He also stars in the indie thrillerGoing Underand the action movieBraven. Here is the photo of Momoa and director Hardy sharing pints.
