After 25 years, Devon Sawa's biggest critics may be his children.
After reports that his 1999 teen classic Idle hands It is being reimagined by screenwriting duo Finn Wolfhard and Billy Brick, with Jason Reitman producing, and Sawa sharing his son's reaction to the news.
“My 10 year old: Awesome!! Finn Wolfhard is one of the most amazing shows Strange things He's making a new movie called Idle hands!!' Me: 'I've been in.' Idle hands!! I'm the original Anton!!''' Share X. ''Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. “Can I have a snack?”
Although one follower mocked the idea of a reboot, Sawa is looking forward to seeing the new generation's vision. “It's going to be fun. I'm excited.”
Directed by Rodman Flender, Idle hands (1999) stars Sawa as lazy teenager Anton, who wakes up to find that his parents have been murdered and that his right hand is possessed by Satan. After accidentally killing his best friends Mick (Seth Green) and Bennob (Elden Henson), who return as creepy zombies, the trio attempts to destroy the evil annex while planning to meet his girlfriend Molly (Jessica Alba) at a Halloween dance.
Elden Henson, Seth Green, Viva A. Fox, Devon Sawa, and Jessica Alba V Idle hands (1999).
The original film grossed just over $4 million worldwide, with the release of the horror-comedy largely influenced by the Columbine shooting, which had occurred earlier that month. Although it currently has a 16% rating on the Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, Idle hands It has become a cult classic over the years.
After Wolfhard and Brick wrote and directed Summer hellwhich has since been acquired by Neon, diverse It was reported that the duo is being considered to direct Idle hands.
“Finn and Billy crushed their directorial debut and had a completely original experience Idle hand“This embodies a disaffected generation,” Reitman said. “We are excited to support them as they bring their unique image to the screen and summon demons.”
