The reboot of The Crow has had its share of problems & now it’s facing another one. Jason Momoa has exited the project & now the film is back in limbo.
Star Jason Momoa said in an Instagram post tiday that the project has fallen apart, and shared a photo of himself with filmmaker Corin Hardy, who was to direct. Here is Momoa’s statement from his caption:
“I’ve waited 8 years to play this dream role. I love you @corinhardy and @sonypictures unfortunately I may have to wait 8 more. Not our team, but I swear I will. James O’Barr sorry to let you down I won’t on the next. This film needs to be set free. And to the fans. Sorry. I can’t play anything but what this film deserves and it needs love. I’m ready when it’s right.”
Financial issues between producer Samuel Hadida and Sony, which was to have distributed the movie, are said to be the cause of the project’s demise. The film was dated for an October 11, 2019 release.
The director of the original 1994 film, Alex Proyas, has spoken negatively about the reboot & has said it’s disrespectful of the memory of the late Brandon Lee, who starred in the first film but was killed in an on-set accident before filming was completed. The Crow was released to rave reviews & solid box office & has since gone on to become a cult classic.
It looks like this is a project that may need to cut its losses & be put to rest.
