![]() Not to mention that, like many children of popular artists, Russell probably devoted a huge amount of his early career getting out of his father's shadow. Given Russell's experience with a passionate fanbase after picking up Captain America's shield, it makes sense that he would be unsure about donning the mantle of another popular movie character. ![]() Russell's character, John Walker, has been met with a firestorm of controversy from fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, both in and against Walker's favor. The actor has seen a surge in popularity recently by his appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where he plays a government-sponsored Captain America after Sam Wilson chooses not to take over the mantle. Russell's concerns about angering fanbases aren't unfounded. The actor also expressed concerns that the hardcore Escape From New York fanbase would turn against him. Russell said that it would be a horrible choice for his career and cites how iconic his dad is in the role, arguing that no one else might even be able to play Plissken. Speaking to Esquire, Russell stated that he would never choose to play Plissken in a potential Escape From New York reboot. Related: Every Unmade Robert Rodriguez Movie (& Why They Didn't Happen) Whannell had stated that he would like to get Wyatt Russell to play Plissken, as he is not only Kurt Russell's son but also strongly resembles his father during the Escape From New York period. Whannell began writing the script in 2019, with Fox giving him the option to direct the film if he chooses. ![]() Rodriguez eventually dropped out of the project, and the most recent attempt at an Escape From New York reboot comes from Upgrade director Leigh Whannell. Rumblings of an Escape From New York remake have been floating around Hollywood for decades, with Robert Rodriguez even set to direct a Carpenter-produced reboot back in 2017.
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