Candyman Remake
On August 15, 2008, the film dedicated website Shock Till You Drop, reported that Sony are considering the remaking of the movie Candyman.1 The original horror film is based on Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden, and features the black actor Tony Todd as the "Candyman." According to the rumors, Sony's intention is to cast a Caucasian actor for the role of the eponymous character.1 The possibility of a white actor playing a role originally designed for a black actor incited controversy. 2
Fast Facts
- The original came out in 1992, with two sequels following in 1995 and 1999.
- The first film takes place in the city of Chicago
- According to the story, Candyman was a slave who suffered torture
- The director and the writer haven't been announced yet1
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