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Simon Pegg Doesn't Think a Shaun of the Dead Reboot is Necessary

Actor and screenwriter Simon Pegg is sharing his thoughts on reboots and why he wouldn't want to see a Shaun of the Dead revival.

Published Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:17:08 -0500

by Aedan Juvet

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Article Summary

Simon Pegg speaks against a Shaun of the Dead reboot, citing personal investment.
Pegg calls out reboots as cynical, highlighting the originality of the 2004 movie.
Critiques the title reuse in reboots, giving the example of Snyder's Dawn of the Dead.
Shaun of the Dead's status as a cult classic is acknowledged for its unique genre blend.

During a time when nearly every property appears to be up for grabs, actor Simon Pegg recently expressed his opinion on the idea of a Shaun of the Dead reboot, which ideally involves leaving the beloved title as-is. And based on his impeccable performance as the titular character, we're inclined to side with him on this one. Here's what he had to say.

Shaun of the Dead Director Edgar Wright Content Not Doing Sequel — Shaun of the Dead. Image courtesy of Universal

Simon Pegg on a Potential Shaun of the Dead Revival

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Pegg reveals, "There's so much of our own heart and soul in [Shaun of the Dead]. If someone were to reboot it, it would be a cynical and exploitative exercise. I would hope that people are in love with our Shaun enough to resist a reboot." He later adds, "And the thought of anyone just nicking the title… I always got annoyed at Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead remake — it's a great movie. It's really exciting. But I hated the fact they called it Dawn of the Dead because that was George [Romero]'s film. They could have called it Deadish, which was a great line in the film that one of the actors used, and it still would have been a great film, but when you just take a title because people recognize it, it's so disrespectful to the original."

Since its release, Shaun of the Dead has been deemed a cult classic, praised by both audiences and critics for its unique blend of comedy and horror. It impressively serves as a parody of zombie movies but also as a heartfelt story about friendship and redemption in the face of a crisis. While several comedic zombie flicks have since embraced a similar satirical nature, it's truly hard to imagine that anything else (including a reboot) will live up to the iconic Pegg film.

All things considered, what are your thoughts on the Shaun of the Dead reboot topic?

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