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CC2K has posted a script review from the remake (HERE). Sounds problematic, but keep in mind that much could happen, for better or worse, between the draft read by CC2K and the final product.
Merrick here...
David Tennant will join the cast of the Craig Gillespie directed remake of 1985’s FRIGHT NIGHT. For those unfamiliar with Tennant’s work, he recently completed a high-profile stint as the enigmatic, charismatic “Doctor” on BBC’s mostly-excellent DOCTOR WHO. He was also Bartemius Crouch Junior in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who we saw a few months ago as Chris D’Amico/”Red Mist” in KICK-ASS, is also jumping on board the production.
Tennant will play Peter Vincent, a character who in the original movie was played by Roddy McDowall as the host of a late-night horror show. In the remake, he’s a Las Vegas magician whose show revolves around horror-movie imagery. Vincent claims to be a vampire expert, but when the teen turns to him for assistance, he’s less than helpful.
Mintz-Plasse is playing Evil Ed, Yelchin’s friend who feels slighted that Charlie has left his nerdy past behind and thus joins the vampire’s coven.
…says THR HERE.
We’ve previously learned that Anton “Chekov” Yelchin will be playing Charlie (a role originated by William Ragsdale) and Colin Farrell would be taking Chris Sarandon’s part (Jerry the vampire).
I’m not terribly fond of the idea of remaking this picture, but all of this casting seems…pretty damn good if you ask me. Tennant as a Vegas magician? Easy to imagine.
Tom Holland’s original FRIGHT NIGHT was recently added to Netflix streaming, where it is not available as an HD stream even though BARNEY THE DINOSAUR is. Also, it’s still available on DVD HERE
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David Tennant will join the cast of the Craig Gillespie directed remake of 1985’s FRIGHT NIGHT. For those unfamiliar with Tennant’s work, he recently completed a high-profile stint as the enigmatic, charismatic “Doctor” on BBC’s mostly-excellent DOCTOR WHO. He was also Bartemius Crouch Junior in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Christopher Mintz-Plasse, who we saw a few months ago as Chris D’Amico/”Red Mist” in KICK-ASS, is also jumping on board the production.
Tennant will play Peter Vincent, a character who in the original movie was played by Roddy McDowall as the host of a late-night horror show. In the remake, he’s a Las Vegas magician whose show revolves around horror-movie imagery. Vincent claims to be a vampire expert, but when the teen turns to him for assistance, he’s less than helpful. Mintz-Plasse is playing Evil Ed, Yelchin’s friend who feels slighted that Charlie has left his nerdy past behind and thus joins the vampire’s coven.…says THR HERE. We’ve previously learned that Anton “Chekov” Yelchin will be playing Charlie (a role originated by William Ragsdale) and Colin Farrell would be taking Chris Sarandon’s part (Jerry the vampire). I’m not terribly fond of the idea of remaking this picture, but all of this casting seems…pretty damn good if you ask me. Tennant as a Vegas magician? Easy to imagine. Tom Holland’s original FRIGHT NIGHT was recently added to Netflix streaming, where it is not available as an HD stream even though BARNEY THE DINOSAUR is. Also, it’s still available on DVD HERE
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