From Cancellation to Resurrection (With a Side of Ketchup): How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Bounced Back
Presumed dead, the live-action/animation hybrid is now opening in theaters this week after an unlikely reprieve The post From Cancellation to Resurrection (With a Side of Ketchup): How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Bounced Back appeared first on TheWrap .
The story of "Coyote vs. Acme" is one of persistence and resilience. Based on a 1990 New Yorker short story, the film follows Wile E. Coyote as he hires an ambulance-chasing lawyer to fight the Acme corporation over defective products. The project began in 1998 under Scott Rudin's production, but the rights to the characters lapsed and it lay dormant until James Gunn revived it at Warner Bros. in 2015.
After being shuffled through various productions and executives, the film finally began shooting in New Mexico in the spring and early summer of 2022. Despite setbacks, the team behind "Coyote vs. Acme" remained committed, with director Dave Green stating, "Everyone was a coyote." The production utilized local talent, including 180 New Mexico crew members, 49 New Mexico principal actors, and over 2,120 New Mexicans in background roles.
Non-New Mexican talent included Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, and Luis Guzmán, along with veteran Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza. Production wrapped in the spring of 2022, but just a few months later, Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the film indefinitely, citing financial reasons. The team, however, remained united, with Dave Green emphasizing their dedication to the characters and their pride in the final product. "Coyote vs. Acme" is now set to premiere in theaters.
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