Key Takeaways:
– Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert are set on expanding the Evil Dead franchise with a new sequel every two to three years.
– Sébastien Vaniček and Francis Galluppi are enlisted to direct the upcoming Evil Dead movies, with full creative control.
– Bruce Campbell retired from live-action but plans to voice Ash in an Evil Dead animated series.
– The animation is in its development stage and might continue where the Ash vs. Evil Dead TV series left off.
The world of Evil Dead is about to expand in thrilling, unexpected ways! The holders of the franchise rights, namely Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert, revealed their ambitious plan to take the Evil Dead universe to new heights. This includes not just one but two fresh sequels lined up for the coming years.
New Apt Directors Take Lead
The franchise bigwigs announced that Sébastien Vaniček and Francis Galluppi, two talented directors, will each be spearheading a new Evil Dead movie. The intriguing part here is that these filmmakers have full creative command, adding an exciting layer of unpredictability as they craft their personal take on the horror universe.
In a delightful twist, Campbell also unveiled that he’ll lend his unmistakable voice to Ash, the franchise’s hero, for an upcoming animated series!
Campbell’s Future as Ash
Despite announcing his retirement from the live-action chapter of Evil Dead, Campbell has confirmed that he’s not done with Ash. Conversing with Entertainment Weekly, he declared his intent to voice Ash in the upcoming Evil Dead animated series. He said, “I’ll do Ash’s voice all day long because my voice hasn’t aged as much as I have.”
This animated series, that’s been in the works for some time, may directly continue the narrative from the futuristic ending of the Ash vs. Evil Dead TV series. This creates a promising setup for fans who are excited to see their beloved hero’s journey progress.
Campbell’s Thoughts on Franchise’s Future
Acknowledging the franchise’s success despite its modest budget, Campbell states, “The last Evil Dead movie made $140 million, and they don’t usually make that much money. They’re cheap, so they don’t have to make that much — but now that they’re making real money, it’s kinda hard to look away.”
He expressed his desire to offer more content for the fans who are always eager for the next Evil Dead installment, saying “They want to see it in the new incarnation! We’re out of the cabin…I don’t have to star as Ash”.
So, hold on tight! For those seeking novel forms of chilling excitement from the Evil Dead franchise, two thrilling movies and an animated series are on their way to your screens. Tell us what you think about this exciting news and whether you’re forward to these developments in the comments below!
