JamesG
12-18-2009, 01:40 PM
Exclusive: Tony Todd Talks Candyman IV
Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to catch up with iconic horror actor Tony Todd, who was working on the film Dark Christmas and he mentioned a return for Candyman!
Directed by Deon Taylor, Dark Christmas is a horror comedy about a reality show hosted by David Faustino (playing himself) who plays pranks on celebrities (a la Ashton Kutcher) that go too far.
Todd, who also plays himself, is one of Faustino’s victims on the show.
This isn’t Todd’s first collaboration with Taylor. In fact, the pair often talk about continuing their collaborations by reviving a certain horror franchise that put Todd on the map.
Todd explained, “This is the third time I’ve worked with Deon, and I definitely think he’s an up and coming talent in the horror industry. We’ve been talking recently about some of our ideas, including wanting to revive the 'Candyman' franchise and keep the legend moving forward.”
But with Hollywood’s recent trend of wanting to give beloved horror icons makeovers through remakes, is Todd worried that someone else will get his hands on the Candyman franchise before he can reprise the role again?
“Maybe five years ago I would be worried about a 'Candyman' remake, but I am just so busy now that I can’t really worry about it anymore,” said Todd.
“Now, if I was invited to be a part of it, then I would be honored. If someone felt like they wanted to go in a different direction without my input, then that’s okay, too, but I think I’d really be able to tap into the energy of what that character was more than anyone else.”
“But Deon and I have some tricks up our sleeves, too, for 'Candyman', so just sit tight for that because you never know what will happen,” teased Todd.
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35038/exclusive-tony-todd-talks-dark-christmas-hatchet-2-and-candyman-iv
Recently Dread Central had the opportunity to catch up with iconic horror actor Tony Todd, who was working on the film Dark Christmas and he mentioned a return for Candyman!
Directed by Deon Taylor, Dark Christmas is a horror comedy about a reality show hosted by David Faustino (playing himself) who plays pranks on celebrities (a la Ashton Kutcher) that go too far.
Todd, who also plays himself, is one of Faustino’s victims on the show.
This isn’t Todd’s first collaboration with Taylor. In fact, the pair often talk about continuing their collaborations by reviving a certain horror franchise that put Todd on the map.
Todd explained, “This is the third time I’ve worked with Deon, and I definitely think he’s an up and coming talent in the horror industry. We’ve been talking recently about some of our ideas, including wanting to revive the 'Candyman' franchise and keep the legend moving forward.”
But with Hollywood’s recent trend of wanting to give beloved horror icons makeovers through remakes, is Todd worried that someone else will get his hands on the Candyman franchise before he can reprise the role again?
“Maybe five years ago I would be worried about a 'Candyman' remake, but I am just so busy now that I can’t really worry about it anymore,” said Todd.
“Now, if I was invited to be a part of it, then I would be honored. If someone felt like they wanted to go in a different direction without my input, then that’s okay, too, but I think I’d really be able to tap into the energy of what that character was more than anyone else.”
“But Deon and I have some tricks up our sleeves, too, for 'Candyman', so just sit tight for that because you never know what will happen,” teased Todd.
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35038/exclusive-tony-todd-talks-dark-christmas-hatchet-2-and-candyman-iv