The soon-to-release horror feature “Evil Dead Rise” changes up some elements of Sam Raimi’s iconic franchise, notably a shift in setting from the woods to a Los Angeles high-rise.
Another big change though is the lack of Bruce Campbell’s Ash Williams. The actor previously retired from appearing in the role several years ago due to the physical demands of it. But what if the role didn’t require physicality?
Speaking with Bloody Disgusting to promote the release of ‘Rise’ recently, Campbell confirmed that an animated project set within the “Evil Dead” universe is actively being pursued.
Not only that, but he seems to confirm his own involvement. However, he also indicates it’s still early so no word as to when such a potential project might go into production:
“All I can say is we’re actively pursuing it. Sam’s a busy guy. He had a big hit movie, so he’s got a lot on his plate, but he and his brother are actively shaping out the world. It’s one thing to get an animator and say, ‘Hey, animate this!’ You’ve got to know what you’re going to animate… I look forward to it because my voice hasn’t aged as much as I have.”
Campbell last played the role in “Ash vs Evil Dead” which ran for three seasons and has experience merely voicing the role as he recently did so for the multiplayer video game “Evil Dead: The Game” which was released last year (pictured above).
“Evil Dead Rise” releases in cinemas on April 21st with Campbell and Raimi producing. Lee Cronin directs.
