Seems to me that there has been talking of updating most of Universal’s slew of classic horror monsters since Van Helsing (2004) brought them to light once more. Now, with The Wolfman making it’s way to theaters in 2009, it looks like that talk is finally bearing up…albeit 5 years later.
It amazes me how Hollywood can greenlight Alvin & The Chipmunks/The Pink Panther stinker sequels so quickly, yet ponder for 5 years over a tried and true villain like Wolfy.
Maybe it’s the legacy of Teen Wolf that’s been hanging this one up.
Anyway, Benicio Del Toro seems perfectly cast as the werewolf in this updated version. His animalistic turn in Hunted (2003) taken to the next step? Sounds like fun.
And with the memorable Hugo Weaving (Matrix (1999), V For Vendetta (2006)) and Anthony Hopkins joining the cast, it sounds like the acting is going to be top notch.
I say, bring it on! It’s about time they updated Wolfy. Let’s see the new and improved wolf man in all of his special effects glory – and hope that The Wolfman is as fun to watch today as the old film was in it’s time.
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