Speaking at a horror convention in New Jersey, Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund discussed one possible future for the venerable slasher franchise.
Actor Robert Englund, best known for originating the role of dream murderer Freddy Krueger, has suggested Kevin Bacon might be the best one to fill his clawed glove.
Speaking at New Jersey's Monster Mania convention on Saturday, Englund said he would be open to playing the iconic slasher one last time, but what the role really needs is an actor who can carry the venerable horror franchise over multiple newRobert Englund as Freddy Krueger in the original"A Nightmare on Elm Street" ."We need a Freddy that can do the next eight movies," Englund said."I'm not Freddy anymore, you guys. I could do one more...
Englund, 72, mentioned Bacon as a potential candidate for the role, even after admitting that Bacon is also"not a kid anymore," at 61. "The rumor I've heard that I like is Kevin Bacon," Englund told the convention audience."Kevin loves horror. He's a real actor. He's a character actor. Kevin was great in. And I've heard this rumor. We need someone like that to take it on. And re-do it, exploiting all of the new technology."
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