The Wicker Man
This modern-day version follows a sheriff who travels to a remote island in search of his missing daughter and discovers that the female residents are part of a cult who engage in strange sexual rituals.
LATEST NEWS
8/12/06
A group of new pics are below.
8/06/06
A bunch of new pics can be seen below, thanks to THN.
6/15/06
Enjoy the interesting new poster above.
6/10/06
The trailer is now available.
5/10/06
A September theatrical release is set.
2/07/06
New pics can be found below, courtesy of Blairwitch.de.
12/28/05
A scooper was on-set when they were filming the wicker man fire scene. The pics can be seen below; the second one has actor George Murphy in it, who plays the head villager.
9/27/05
Some new on-set photos can be found here. Thanks to "Greg".
8/10/05
Empire Online spoke with actress Kate Beahan and confirmed that she has been added to the cast as Cage's love interest, although there was none in the original. On that note, Beahan explained how the films will be similar-themed, but ultimatelly be significantly different. Also, Leelee Sobieski and Ellen Burstyn have been added to the cast. Leelee plays a barmaid that Cage confides in, while Ellen plays the leader of a cult.
6/03/05
DC got a peak at some teaser art for the film that was posted recently at the Cannes Film Festival. Check it above.
3/09/05
Variety confirms that Nic Cage is set to star in the film. He'll be playing the policeman that investigates the disappearance of a girl. Production is scheduled to begin July 15 in Vancouver Canada.
5/12/03
The director spoke with The The Sunday Herald recently and revealed some differences this remake will have compared to the original... "The original was a horror film about a policeman sent to a small island to investigate the disappearance of a girl who finds a pagan society. In my version [Nicolas] Cage winds up on an island that's a very matriarchal society, run by women who are the direct descendants of pilgrims...I can't reveal the plot too far. But Howie's [Cage's character] downfall comes about when he is torn between two very different women, neither of whom is what they seem. One is very outgoing and apparently upfront about her sexuality; the other is dark and intense. But looks can be deceptive, as he finds out."
N/A Date
The director was quoted saying... "Cage is attached to play [the cop]. He winds up on this island that's a very matriarchal society run by women who are direct descendants of pilgrims. The women range in age from 10 to 50. I think Angelina [Jolie] and Winona [Ryder] would be great choices."
DETAILS
- It's said that original star Edward Woodward will make a cameo appearance in the film.
- Warner Bros. will distribute.
- Written and directed by Neil LaBute.
- A remake of the 1973 film.
