Fans praise ‘perfect casting’ of Hollywood legend as horrifying villain in 90s TV reboot-Pierra Willix-Entertainment – Metro

A 90s psychological thriller is being turned into a TV series starring a Hollywood legend (Picture: Universal/ Kobal/ Rex/ Shutterstock)

Viewers have thrown their support behind Javier Bardem being cast in a remake of a hit 90s movie.

The 1957 novel The Executioners was turned into the movie Cape Fear in 1962, which was then remade in 1991.

That film starred Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Joe Don Baker, and Juliette Lewis.

It followed the story of convicted violent rapist Max Cady (Robert) who used his newfound knowledge of the law and its numerous loopholes to seek vengeance against a former public defender whom he blames for his 14-year imprisonment.

The remake was also a critical and commercial success, being nominated for several Oscars and Golden Globe Awards.

It’s now been announced the story will be returning to screens again, this time for a TV show to air on Apple TV Plus.

The first Cape Fear movie was released in 1962 (Picture: Everett/ Rex/ Shutterstock)

A remake starring Robert De Niro then came out in 1991 (Picture: Universal/ Kobal/ Rex/ Shutterstock)

Although the show was first reported to be in development last year, it’s now been confirmed Javier, 55, will star.

The Spanish actor is best known for appearing in No Country for Old Men, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, the Dune movie franchise and most recently, in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

The synopsis for the 10-episode series teases: ‘A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Amanda and Steve Bowden when Max Cady, a notorious killer from their past, gets out of prison.’

It will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese too.

Since the news was revealed, fans of the movies have weighed in on the casting choice.

Javier Bardem will star in the Apple TV adaptation (Picture: John Salangsang/ Rex/ Shutterstock)

‘OMG… that would be EPIC! The thought of Javier playing Max Cady is already giving me chills!’ Rose posted on X.

‘I would say stop making reboots of great movies but Bardem playing De Niro’s character just SEEMS right,’ Vico shared.

‘This sounds like the greatest project ever on paper omggggg,’ Diego added.

However, many others questioned whether a third adaptation was actually necessary.

Fans of the movies have thrown their support behind the casting (Picture: X)

This person said they couldn’t wait to watch Javier take on the role(Picture: X)

However others questioned whether a third remake was needed(Picture: X)

In the movies, Max was played by Robert Mitchum and Robert, with the married couple played by Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen and Nick Nolte and Jessica Lange, respectively.

The 1991 film holds a 75% rating on review website Rotten Tomatoes, with glowing comments from thousands of fans.

‘Prepare yourself for the true meaning of fear!’ Alec wrote.

Meanwhile another called it ‘one hell of a psychological thriller’.

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