I know what you’re thinking.  WHY IN THE HECK ARE THEY REMAKING THIS MOVIE?!  In all honesty, I have no idea.  BUT, the only thing we as fans can hope for once a remake/reboot is launched is a strong script, the right director, and the perfect cast.

We found out over the weekend that Boardwalk Empire‘s hitman in a mask played by Jack Hutson will be our Eric Draven and today, we know who is dearly departed love interest will be.

Oddly enough, it’s another favorite actress from a historical drama Downton Abbey,  Jessica Brown Findlay who was Lady Sybil Grantham has been cast.

Relativity Studios’ remake of The Crow will be directed by Corin Hardy (The Hallow). The original 1994 film was directed by Alex Proyas and starred the late Brandon Lee as the revenge-obsessed Eric Draven and Sofia Shinas played Shelly, who was raped and murdered.

You can check out The Crow creator James O’Barr speaking at the Lexington convention where he announced the casting information here:

Relativity Studios’ remake of The Crow will be directed byCorin Hardy (“The Hallow”). The original 1994 film was directed by Alex Proyas and starred the late Brandon Lee as the revenge-obsessed Eric Draven and Sofia Shinas played Shelly, who was raped and murdered.