Zack Snyder Shares Plot Details for His Upcoming Escape from New York Remake
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Director Zack Snyder revealed fresh plot and timeline details for his upcoming Escape from New York remake during a recent festival appearance, confirming the film will adopt a 1981 perspective of the year 1997.
Director Zack Snyder recently opened up about his plans for the long-gestating Escape from New York remake during an appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival. Speaking with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Snyder revealed that his version will be set in the year 1997 through the nostalgic lens of 1981. He noted that the fictional war between the US police force and criminal elements in the story will kick off on July 9, 1981, which is the exact release date of John Carpenter's original cult classic.
While Snyder kept details under wraps regarding who might actually step into the iconic boots of antihero Snake Plissken, he teased that he may already have a lead in mind. He also addressed persistent lobbying from frequent collaborator Jeffrey Dean Morgan, joking that the actor constantly hits him up for a role without needing an audition. Fans can at least cross Wyatt Russell off their mental casting lists, as the Thunderbolts star previously ruled out taking on the role originally made famous by his father, Kurt Russell.
Talk of an Escape from New York remake has bounced around Hollywood for over two decades, but the project finally gained serious traction earlier this year when StudioCanal pushed production into active development. Snyder signed on to write and direct the film back in June, bringing his signature visual style to a cinematic universe that heavily influenced modern sci-fi, action, and even video game aesthetics for generations. IGN South Africa originally reported these details.
Tags: Movies, Gaming Culture, Entertainment, Zack Snyder
Original article: IGN South Africa