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Bradley Cooper is currently in early negotiations to take on the titular role in a remake of The Crow. The adaptation of James O’Barr’s gritty 1989 comic (no longer written by Nick Cave) will see Cooper portraying a rock star who is murdered while trying to save his girlfriend from thugs. After undergoing a supernatural resurrection, he returns to exact his revenge.
Cooper is said to have recently met with director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to discuss the project in Spain, where the two hit it off and drummed up some ideas for both the character and the film. Nothing is official yet, but sources close to the project say Cooper is interested in joining the film. Production is slated to begin in the fall.
Brandon Lee, son of martial-arts legend Bruce Lee, performed the lead role in the 1994 adaptation, but was killed on set during a freak accident.
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Brandon Lee was perfect for his role. There have been numerous sequels and a short-lived television series, but they've all failed to replicate the success of the original. What makes anyone think a re-make will be anything different, especially with Bradley Cooper, a comedian, as Eric Draven. I don't see a need in a re-make of this already great film. All everyone is doing lately is making re-makes or sequels, and to be honest almost all of them suck. The only way I can see anyone thinking Bradley Cooper can do it is because he is known for his role in the hangover.. key word he is KNOWN. I do not see a reason as to why he would be placed for such a serious and deep role when he really isn't the type we see. Yes, it is important fan actor to branch out, but not on this type of film. Some movies don't need to be re-done, especially one such as The Crow, where an amazing actor and person tragically died on the set of the movie. Rest in Peace Brandon Lee, THE Eric Draven.