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Brian Damage · 04-03-2009, 07:49 PM

Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger.

The actor will star as the iconic screen villain in New Line’s and Platinum Dunes' redo of “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” taking over the role that was played by Robert Englund.

The original "Nightmare," released in 1984, helped establish New Line and spawned a slew of movies. Krueger, a serial child killer murdered by angry parents who returns to terrorize teens in their dreams.

Krueger's burned face, his razor glove and his red and green sweater became instantly recognizable images as well as popular Halloween costumes.

Samuel Bayer is directing the relaunch, which was written by Wesley Strick. The pic starts lensing May 5 in Chicago.

Platinum Dunes’ Andrew Form and Brad Fuller. John Ricard is co-producing. Richard Brener, Walter Hamada and Dave Neustadter are overseeing for New Line.

The role would cap a whirlwind couple of years for Haley, who made a splash in the 1970s as a child star in movies like “The Bad News Bears” then faded in the early 1990s. He left the business, and wound up working odd jobs in Texas.

Haley burst back on the scene in 2006 playing a pedophile in Todd Field’s “Little Children,” and also appeared in “Semi-Pro” with Will Ferrell, both for New Line, and indie drama “Winged Creature.” He was praised for his portrayal of Rorschach in the recent “Watchmen” and next appears in Scorsese’s “Shutter Island.”

The actor had been one of several actors on the shortlist to play the part. But scheduling issues almost scotched the deal. Haley, repped by CAA and Leslie Allan-Rice Management, is also working on TV series “Human Target," which led to conflicting dates.

http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/200...ew-freddy.html

JamesG · 04-03-2009, 08:17 PM

Robert Englund will ALWAYS be Freddy Krueger but this guy I think is a very good choice. We'll see what he can do.

browneyes106 · 04-03-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Robert Englund will ALWAYS be Freddy Krueger but this guy I think is a very good choice. We'll see what he can do.

I agree with you. I think Jackie Earl is a good choice and might make a good Freddy. Englund will always be Freddy Krueger.

comedyfreak · 04-04-2009, 08:31 AM

Why can't Robert Englund continue with the role of Freddy if he wanted?

JamesG · 04-04-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Why can't Robert Englund continue with the role of Freddy if he wanted?

Michael Bay wants to take Elm Street in a new direction (reboot), basically.

It's also to avoid any confusion regarding the continuity of the franchise. People might assume that this new one is within the same "universe" if Englund is Freddy again.

80sTrivia · 04-04-2009, 09:01 AM

Why bother remaking A Nightmare on Elm Street? It's undoubtedly one of the true classic films in the horror genre, and these pointless remakes never come close to improving upon the original. Without original writer/director Wes Craven at the helm and without Robert England in the pivotal role of Freddy Krueger, I can't imagine it making the impact of the original film, which shocked audiences back in 1984.

browneyes106 · 04-04-2009, 10:55 AM

I don't usually like when horror movies are remade but maybe this will be a a good remake.

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	A New Freddy Krueger Has Finally Been Cast! Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. The actor will star as the iconic screen villain in New Line’s and Platinum Dunes' redo of “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” taking over the role that was played by Robert Englund. The original "Nightmare," released in 1984, helped establish New Line and spawned a slew of movies. Krueger, a serial child killer murdered by angry parents who returns to terrorize teens in their dreams. Krueger's burned face, his razor glove and his red and green sweater became instantly recognizable images as well as popular Halloween costumes. Samuel Bayer is directing the relaunch, which was written by Wesley Strick. The pic starts lensing May 5 in Chicago. Platinum Dunes’ Andrew Form and Brad Fuller. John Ricard is co-producing. Richard Brener, Walter Hamada and Dave Neustadter are overseeing for New Line. The role would cap a whirlwind couple of years for Haley, who made a splash in the 1970s as a child star in movies like “The Bad News Bears” then faded in the early 1990s. He left the business, and wound up working odd jobs in Texas. Haley burst back on the scene in 2006 playing a pedophile in Todd Field’s “Little Children,” and also appeared in “Semi-Pro” with Will Ferrell, both for New Line, and indie drama “Winged Creature.” He was praised for his portrayal of Rorschach in the recent “Watchmen” and next appears in Scorsese’s “Shutter Island.” The actor had been one of several actors on the shortlist to play the part. But scheduling issues almost scotched the deal. Haley, repped by CAA and Leslie Allan-Rice Management, is also working on TV series “Human Target," which led to conflicting dates. http://www.riskybusinessblog.com/200...ew-freddy.html Attached Images
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80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	Why bother remaking A Nightmare on Elm Street? It's undoubtedly one of the true classic films in the horror genre, and these pointless remakes never come close to improving upon the original. Without original writer/director Wes Craven at the helm and without Robert England in the pivotal role of Freddy Krueger, I can't imagine it making the impact of the original film, which shocked audiences back in 1984.
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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I don't usually like when horror movies are remade but maybe this will be a a good remake.