Dan Stevens, speaking for us all, hopes Amazon's RoboCop is bloody and funny
The actor was recently cast as the new Alex Murphy in an upcoming Prime Video series.
Dan Stevens, expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series featuring his character Alex Murphy/RoboCop, shared his admiration for the original 1987 film. Speaking with ComicBook about the pre-production of his new steel-plated role, Stevens revealed that he hopes the new series will retain the satirical wit and violent intensity that made the original such an iconic movie.
He explained that previous RoboCop adaptations have often missed the mark by sanitizing the satire and toning down the bloodshed. Notable attempts include the 1988 animated series, the more kid-friendly RoboCop 3, the animated Alpha Commando in 1998, and the soft-serve PG-13 live-action series from 1994 and 2001. The 2014 revival, starring Joel Kinnaman, was also criticized for falling short of the original's cleverness and viciousness.
However, Stevens' excitement for the new series is evident, as it will be helmed by those who fearlessly embrace the gritty and intelligent elements. Showrunner Peter Ocko's previous work on critically acclaimed Lodge 49, along with Atomic Monster's visually striking Malignant and M3GAN, suggests a potential for a thrilling, amusing, and possibly shocking RoboCop series.
Only time will tell if Stevens' engrossing performance, Wan's horror enthusiasm, and Ocko's mindful sensibilities will create the perfect blend in this new RoboCop story.
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