It’s hard to think of an actor who’s more associated with an iconic horror role than Robert Englund and Freddy Krueger. The star has played Freddy in eight A Nightmare on Elm Street theatrical movies, and has been a vocal champion of the series since he portrayed the character in the 1980s. And although we now have the possibility of a new reboot or sequel on the way, Englund has admitted that it’s a long shot that he’d return to play Freddy, but would be up for making a cameo appearance in whatever film comes out of the current pitches.
Elijah Wood, who’s one of the producers with an interest in reviving the Nightmare franchise, recently commented on how bringing Englund back is crucial to any picture that gets made. However, the 72-year-old actor has ruled out playing Freddy for the first time (The Goldbergs excepted) since 2003’s Freddy vs.
Elijah Wood, who’s one of the producers with an interest in reviving the Nightmare franchise, recently commented on how bringing Englund back is crucial to any picture that gets made. However, the 72-year-old actor has ruled out playing Freddy for the first time (The Goldbergs excepted) since 2003’s Freddy vs.
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