As you celebrate his birthday, congratulations to Brandon Lee!
Fans can read his birthday message here.
Over the years, director Alex Proyas has insisted that, in remembrance of Brandon Lee, his star who passed away in an accident on site, his 1994 film The Crow should not be remade. A reboot of The Crow is in fact ready for release after years of production, and Proyas is raising his concerns once more.
“I truly do not enjoy reading disparaging remarks about the work of other filmmakers. And like everyone on any movie, I am sure the crew and actors genuinely meant well. Proyas posted a link to an article mentioning that the trailer for The Crow remake garnered a lot of dislikes on YouTube along with the statement, “It hurts me to say any more on this matter, but I think the fan’s response speaks volumes,” on Facebook on Monday. “A film, THE CROW is more than that. It was completed as a memorial to Brandon Lee’s devastating loss and lost brilliance, and he died making it. It is his lasting legacy. That is the way it ought to stay.
Proyas had previously discussed the subject in more detail in 2017, at the time when Jason Momoa was expected to lead the revival. “I completed the movie for Brandon, battling bereavement and working with the incredibly encouraging cast and crew who all adored Brandon, to finish it in his absence,” Proyas stated. We were filled with the inspiration and tenacity of Brandon’s spirit. Not only did Brandon perform amazing work as an actor and filmmaker, but he also touched us as a guy.
