Last week, we reported that Tri-Star and TheJim HensonCompany are moving forward with arebootof the 1986 cult classicLabyrinth. The studios brought onGuardians of the GalaxywriterNicole Perlmanto write the script, although no story details were given at that time. Over the weekend, the screenwriter took to herTwitterpage to clear the air on this new version ofLabyrinth, which she says is not a reboot, but rather a “continuation.” Take a look at her statement below.
“Not ‘rebooting’ anything, guys. Henson Co & I started talking in late 2014, so the timing of these rumors is so upsetting. I would never seek to profit from Bowie’s death. Labyrinth is my favorite film from childhood, so I share your concerns that any continuation of the world be handled with love and respect.”
The news of this new project came just days after thedeathof originalLabyrinthstarDavid Bowie. The original Labyrinth centered on a young teenager (Jennifer Connelly) who is given just 13 hours to navigate a complicated maze in order to save her little brother, after her wish to take him away is granted by the Goblin King (David Bowie). The supporting cast was rounded out by Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm, Natalie Finland, Shari Weiser andBrian Henson.
The original film only made $12 million at thebox officeand was plagued by negative reviews at the time, but it went on to become acult classicseveral years later. The film also markedJim Henson’s final foray as a director, with a script from Monty Python memberTerry Jones, based on a story byJim Hensonand Dennis Lee.George Lucasalso served as an executive producer. It isn’t known if this project will significantly alter the story or not, or when the story is actually set.
What remains to be seen is how the originalLabyrinth’s story will continue, 30 years after the original was released. Since this isn’t a reboot, it’s possible thatJennifer Connellycould reprise her role as Sarah in this new adventure, but we don’t know for sure. While we wait for more details, take a look atNicole Perlman’s tweets below, and we’ll be sure to keep you posted with any and all updates onLabyrinth.
