Should The Shadow be remade?

[Tg11]

The Shadow (1994) was an underrated superhero classic and it seems that no one back then was ready for a film like that. It definitely was one of my favorite films growing up. Plus I just love the character of Ying-Ko/Lamont Cranston/The Shadow

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows

That being said I really do hope that it does get remade

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

As a film?

Meh...

As a streaming show? Yes. The film was, sorry 90's kids, a great looking but really bad movie. A series would allow for the cast around the Shadow to be fleshed out, and since the Shadow saving lives and having people pledge their service to him is a big part of his schtick then that sort of thing works better in a multi episode series than a two hour or less movie.

 

[Tg11]

Plus the original Shadow had such a great 30s vibe to it so why shouldn't it be recreated

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

I liked that movie. I'd like to see someone give it another go.

 

[Travesty]

Sure, the Shadow is awesome. I like the movie, the comics, and the old radio shows. They're all great.

I doubt it'll ever happen, but I would be down.

 

[OutOfBoose]

One of the most atmospheric CBMs. If they can recreate or expand on that - please do.

 

[Deck Rickard]

I still say they should adapt the “Masks” series. That could really be something. I feel like a lot of those characters might not be popular enough to carry a movie on their own but a team up? Hell yeah.

 

[The Shape]

Sure, the Shadow is awesome. I like the movie, the comics, and the old radio shows. They're all great.

I doubt it'll ever happen, but I would be down.

It will happen sooner or later.

 

[Mysteryman]

YES! A THOUSAND TIMES YES!
It almost happened a few years back with Sam Raimi attached.

 

[DarkKnight88]

Not a remake of the movie, no.

But a new adaptation of the comics, yes. The character’s been around so since before Batman and Superman.

 

[Tg11]

Who should play the new Lamont

 

[Travesty]

I would love if they did an animated movie or show. I think a nice 8 episode season would be really cool.

 

[The Shape]

A mature 8-10 episode TV series would be amazing.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

A mature 8-10 episode TV series would be amazing.

A long format best suits this character especially if you want his supporting cast to have some depth and that to me is a compelling part of The Shadow, his network of compatriots who work with him in his war on crime. Then there is the back story , whichever one they go with, which also benefits from a longer serialized format.

 

[DarkKnight88]

Who should play the new Lamont

You need someone with a deep compelling voice. I’d say Benedict Cumberbatch if he already wasn’t playing Doctor Strange.

 

[Tg11]

I would go for Jon Hamm, Adrien Brody, Oscar Isaac, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joel Edgerton or Zachary Quinto

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

In other words... No discernable through line what so ever in conception of the character just a random grab bag of actors that have fanboy cache... And Brody cuz of his schnozz.

 

[The Guard]

As a streaming or TV series, sure. As a movie, no.

 

[C. Lee]

Adam Baldwin's THE SHADOW is one of my favorite films. I don't think it necessarily needs to be remade....but there definitely needs to be more Shadow films/TV shows made.

 

[Dark Raven]

They should remake the Shadow with Alec Baldwin as Trump. He can cast a dark shadow across the land.

 

[NDX]

Bringing The Shadow back as a limited series would be a good idea. Play up the 30s setting and noire storytelling. Could be a lot of fun, I'd definitely watch it.

 

[DarkKnight88]

I’d prefer a big movie, but if the interest isn’t as large TV works too. Just not a fan of superhero TV myself.

 

[MilkmanDan]

Who should play the new Lamont

I'd go with Richard Armitage or Aidan Turner.

 

[Tg11]

I’d prefer a big movie, but if the interest isn’t as large TV works too. Just not a fan of superhero TV myself.

Me too I would prefer a movie remake but if the interest is not as large for the remake then perhaps TV is the only other option