Alex Proyas, the director of the 2004 film I, Robot, has taken to his Facebook page to criticize the upcoming reboot of the franchise. The new film, titled I, Robot: The Next Chapter, is set to be released in 2023 and will star Chris Hemsworth as Detective Del Spooner.

Proyas’ Criticism

Proyas, who directed the original I, Robot starring Will Smith, expressed his disappointment with the reboot on his Facebook page. He wrote, “I, Robot: The Next Chapter…what a joke! This is not a reboot, it’s a remake of my film with a different cast. I didn’t even get a call from the producers to discuss this project. It’s just another example of Hollywood‘s lack of creativity and respect for the original creators of these films.

The Original Film

I, Robot, released in 2004, was based on a collection of short stories by Isaac Asimov. The film starred Will Smith as Detective Del Spooner, a police officer who investigates a murder that may have been committed by a robot. The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $347 million worldwide.

The Reboot

The new film, I, Robot: The Next Chapter, is set to be released in 2023 and will star Chris Hemsworth as Detective Del Spooner. The plot of the film has not been revealed, but it is expected to follow a similar storyline to the original.

Conclusion

Alex Proyas‘ criticism of the I, Robot reboot highlights the ongoing issue of Hollywood‘s lack of creativity and respect for original creators. It remains to be seen how the new film will compare to the original, but fans of the franchise are eagerly awaiting its release. Stay tuned for more updates on I, Robot: The Next Chapter!

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