'Suburgatory' star Jane Levy replacing Lily Collins in 'Evil Dead' remake
Shiloh Fernandez also joins Sam Raimi-produced horror-comedy
Jane Levy on 'Suburgatory'
Credit: ABC
Like it or not, the "Evil Dead" remake is running full steam ahead, and has now found a replacement lead after Lily Collins recently dropped out.
"Suburgatory's" Jane Levy is now set to play the film's protagonist, reports Deadline.com.
Sam Raimi, who directed the three original "Evil Dead" films, is producing, while Diablo Cody ("Juno," "Young Adult") recently did a re-write on the script. In this version, the lead character is female ("Ash" was played by the great Bruce Campbell in the earlier incarnation and its sequels). Along with some trusted friends, she ventures to a lone cabin in the woods in order to kick a nasty drug habit, only to inadvertently awaken some ancient evil spirits. Groovy.
Levy was also recently featured on Showtime's "Shameless."
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February 3, 2012 at 6:49PM EST Reply to CommentWow, that's quite a typo there.
CODY SUCKS
February 3, 2012 at 9:20PM EST Reply to CommentFUCK THIS REMAKE AND FUCK DIABLO CODY
Dash
February 3, 2012 at 10:02PM EST Reply to CommentWhy the FUCK would you want a shitty female lead. GOD DAMMIT
ddawg you are an idiot
February 6, 2012 at 4:00PM ESTMorgan Mania
February 3, 2012 at 10:05PM EST Reply to CommentIn a movie like the Evil Deads, a female lead cant pull off being funny at all. Female actresses cant and shouldnt do this type of role.
Crow3711
February 4, 2012 at 2:47AM EST Reply to CommentThis is such a monumentally, hilariously terrible idea. I can't wait to see the fallout.
Bryan Cohen
February 4, 2012 at 12:19PM EST Reply to CommentJane Levy is great in Suburgatory and I believe she's a major step up from Lilly Collins. Bravo casting!
Evan nice sarcasm bryan
February 6, 2012 at 4:01PM ESTTaylor
February 6, 2012 at 3:10PM EST Reply to CommentNo point in getting all righteously upset about this. The best part about misguided remakes is being able to exercise your rights to not go see them, pretend they don't exist, and eventually forget that they were ever made.
matt
February 6, 2012 at 3:43PM EST Reply to Commentooorrr....maybe wait til it's out to judge the film. as long as raimi is involved i doubt he'll let it be a total abortion. clearly you supposed fans of the originals forgot why they were so good.