Cast is set for LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Remake

I’m a HUGE fan of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN and, at least until recently, I have been a HUGE critic of the remake. Surprisingly, perhaps to myself more than anyone, the idea is start to grow on me… just a tiny bit. Granted, I would still rather it not be remade, but if it’s gonna happen, at least the seem to be signs that it may actually get a decent remake. The film is being directed by Matt Reeves, who does earn some brownie points from me for directing CLOVERFIELD and writing THE YARDS.

That is… so long as it’s not going to be titled FISHHEAD!

Why am I starting to soften up a bit to the inevitable prospect of a remake? Two words… the cast! OK, sure… two of the three are child actors, but that’s the story. Kodi Smit-McPhee (ROMULUS, MY FATHER and the soon to be released THE ROAD) will play Owen, the character formerly known as Oskar in the original. Chloe Moretz (500 DAYS OF SUMMER and the soon to be released KICK-ASS) will play Abby, the character formerly known as Eli in the original. And, of course, my favorite of the three being Richard Jenkins (SIX FEET UNDER, THE VISITOR) being cast to play the yet unnamed equivalent character to Hakan from the original. Jenkins has experienced a late-blooming popularity, which is much-deserved.

Source: /film