‘Jekyll and Hyde’: ‘Freaky’ Director Interested in Helming Reboot!!

The original Universal Monsters bring with them a lot of storytelling opportunities, which is likely why they have been re-imagined in a variety of ways over the decades, with Happy Death Day and Freaky director Christopher Landon recently noting that, if he were given an opportunity to revive any of iconic movie monsters, it would be the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The … Continue reading ‘Jekyll and Hyde’: ‘Freaky’ Director Interested in Helming Reboot!!

Javier Bardem May Join Universal Monster Universe with ‘Frankenstein’!!

Universal Pictures is taking their monster movie-verse very seriously when it comes to casting. The studio has already set such stars as Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, and Johnny Depp for their modern remakes of classic horror properties, but a new report adds Javier Bardem to the list. The Oscar-winning actor is in talks to play perhaps the most iconic movie monster in history, that of Frankenstein himself. To clarify … Continue reading Javier Bardem May Join Universal Monster Universe with ‘Frankenstein’!!

‘The Mummy’: Universal Eyeing Russell Crowe For an Iconic Monstrous Role!!

Universal’s rebooted Monsters Universe is continuing its quest to rack up a cast of A-list talent, and Russell Crowe is the latest name on the roster. Deadline reports the Crowe is in early talks to take on the iconic characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the ambitious and brilliant doctor seeking to purify his good side and the monstrous dark half he creates in … Continue reading ‘The Mummy’: Universal Eyeing Russell Crowe For an Iconic Monstrous Role!!