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Liam Neeson Would Be “Very Interested” to Read a ‘Darkman’ Legacy Sequel Script
It was back in 1990 that Liam Neeson joined forces with Sam Raimi for Darkman, which was something of a hybrid between a comic book superhero movie and a Universal Monsters-type horror movie. Neeson starred as Peyton Westlake, a scientist who’s disfigured and left for dead by a mob boss. He becomes Darkman, an avenging superhero who stalks the streets.
Darkman was followed by two sequels – Darkman II: The Return of Durant in 1995 and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die in 1996, with Arnold Vosloo taking over the role of Peyton Westlake/Darkman from Liam Neeson. All these years later, would Neeson be interested in reprising the role for something of a reboot/legacy sequel to Sam Raimi’s original Darkman?
ComicBook.com asked Neeson that very question this week.
“That’s a good question,” Neeson replied with a smile. “I would be very interested in reading the script. Very.”
On that note, filmmaker Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) has been lobbying to direct a new Darkman reboot movie for a while now, frequently tweeting about his desire to bring the Sam Raimi superhero back to life. At this time, however, no plans are in motion.
You can watch the original Darkman trailer below.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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