Simon Pegg, the star and co-writer of the beloved 2004 hit movie ‘Shaun of the Dead’, recently made some statements that crushed the dreams of fans hoping for a sequel.
Why Won’t There Be a Sequel?
‘Shaun of the Dead’ for Simon was more than just a film. It presented his personal experiences and deep emotions. Simon has made it clear that he doesn’t want to revisit Shaun’s character. According to him, every story has a natural start, middle, and end. He feels that to carry Shaun’s journey forward, they would have to undo his character from ‘Shaun of the Dead’, which he is not ready to gamble with.
Moreover, Simon is of the strong belief that cinema has the power to broaden horizons and show people something new. Recasting characters and repeating storylines does not vibe with this belief. As such, chances for a ‘Shaun of the Dead’ sequel are almost zero.
Danger of a Reboot
Simon doesn’t own the rights to the film, Universal Pictures does. This scares him a bit. He believes a reboot would be manipulative and taking advantage. The movie holds significant emotional value for Simon as it was inspired by real-life events and relations of him, co-star Nick Frost, and director Edgar Wright. So, any effort to retell or remake this story would, Simon fears, insult its original spirit.
Not Happy with ‘Dawn of the Dead’ Remake
Simon didn’t shy away from showing his disapproval of Zack Snyder’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ remake. He conceded that it was a fun watch, but got annoyed that it borrowed its title from George A. Romero’s original film. Simon feels taking a well-known title for getting audience’s attention goes against the respect owed to the original work.
Future Partnership of Pegg and Wright
Folks, don’t let the no-sequel news dishearten you! Fans can still anticipate future team-ups between Simon and Edgar Wright. These two have a stellar track record of working together and they plan to keep this alliance going. They routinely chat about film concepts and likely ventures. The only hitch is finding time to turn those plans into reality.
To sum it up, fans may be gutted to hear there won’t be a ‘Shaun of the Dead’ sequel. Simon’s stand against a probable reboot amplifies this sentiment. But there’s a silver lining. With Pegg and Wright’s partnership still robust, we can expect more thrilling work from the pair in the future. Be sure to stay tuned for updates on any future projects from this dynamic duo. They’ve given us some amazing movies in the past and we definitely look forward to whatever they have planned next!
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