Yesterday, we posted that the remake/reboot of The Crow is still in the cards with Corin Hardy (The Hallow) supposedly still attached to direct. The latest rumor is that Jason Momoa has been confirmed to take on the role of Eric Draven, who was played by Brandon Lee in the 1994 original, which was directed by Alex Proyas (I, Robot). However, given the tumultuous nature of the film and its production, I say we wait for confirmation in the form of a trailer and an official release date.
Now, both Brad and I are fans of the original film. It may not have aged perfectly well but I think it still has a lot of positive qualities. The atmosphere of the film can’t be beat, the soundtrack is badass, and pretty much every actor nailed their role. As for the sequels, well…let’s not talk about them, okay?
Momoa is not the first person to take on the role of Eric Draven in the upcoming remake. Remember when the role was rumored to be played by Bradley Cooper, Mark Wahlberg, Channing Tatum, or Jack Huston? Each of these names has been attached or rumored at some point or another over the past five years of us reporting on this title.
While each of them have their draws and their issues, what annoyed me was that no one thought it could be an interesting idea to do a gender swap and have a woman take on the title role to take revenge against the men who torture and murder her soon-to-be husband. Personally, I think that’d be one of the coolest ways to inject some new life into the series. Also, considering how horror films have no problem with women taking the lead, this makes perfect sense.
With that in mind, I figured I’d bring forward five women who I think would kick ass as “Erica Draven”…or something like that.
Sharni Vinson
Having proven herself in You’re Next, I think we can all agree that she can take on any Detroit criminals and emerge relatively unscathed!
Anya Taylor-Joy
She top-lined The Witch and is gearing up to terrify us yet again in Morgan. In the former, she had to convey intensity under extreme stress while the former looks like she gets to take on a more predatory role. Finding a happy medium between the two could result in something fascinating.
Brea Grant
Grant’s love of the horror genre is well known and I truly believe that she could bring charisma as well as an intensity and excitement to The Crow that we haven’t seen since Lee took on the title role.
Blake Lively
The Shallows star pretty much blew everyone away with her one-on-one battle against a great white shark, so who’s to say she can’t face death and return as an undead, nigh-well immortal ass kicker?
Christina Ricci
Yup, I’m bringing Wednesday Addams into the mix. But seriously speaking, I think Ricci has the ability to be relatable in the beginning of the film before pulling out her “crazy eyes” and unleashing a torrential downpour of ass whooping, all in the name of revenge.
