Chris Evans was attached to a vital role in a Little Shop of Horrors remake, but the plans for the movie were scrapped for an understandable reason. It's been nearly 37 years since Frank Oz turned the eccentric off-Broadway musical into a cult classic movie. The horror comedy tale about a florist and a carnivorous plant with a thirst for blood was first developed by Roger Corman in 1960. Despite its long history, the version from 1986 is easily the most celebrated, primarily due to the notable cast that included the likes of Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, Bill Murray, Jim Belushi, and John Candy.
Considering Little Shop of Horrors' cult classic status, it was inevitable for the musical to be considered for a remake. However, it wasn't until early 2020 that news came out that Warner Bros. was developing the project. While the notion of an updated version was exciting, it was the rumored cast attached to the roles that truly made headlines. Aside from Taron Egerton being in talks to play Seymour, two MCU veterans were linked to significant roles. Scarlett Johansson was connected to the role of Audrey while Chris Evans was being considered for Dr. Orin Scrivello. Interestingly enough, Evans became a ionate force behind the Little Shop of Horrors remake, but the efforts fell short.
Development For The Little Shop Of Horrors Remake Stopped After Pandemic-Related Delays
Shortly after the news dropped that Audrey II and Seymour Krelborn would be brought back to life for a new iteration of Little Shop of Horrors, the world was struck by the pandemic, which halted many aspects of everyday life. Of course, that included many TV and film productions, including those in the early stages of development. In May 2021, any development on a remake was shelved, and by late 2022, the Little Shop of Horrors remake was officially canceled. When asked about the status of the remake, Taron Egerton revealed (via Mirror), "there was so much goodwill around it, but it just fizzled out," essentially confirming the ongoing delays started by the pandemic put a complete stop on the project.
How A Little Shop Of Horrors Remake Can Still Happen
Though it might be disappointing to miss out on Evans, Egerton, and Johansson coming together for a fun musical, all hope might not be lost. Since the original plans for a Little Shop of Horrors remake started in 2020, the schedules of Evans and Johansson have opened up dramatically since they are no longer active in the MCU. Granted, they both are still highly sought-after names in Hollywood, and the same can be said for Egerton, who continues to acquire noteworthy. It also doesn't hurt to have Billy Porter attached as the voice of Audrey II. If the stars align, there's not much downside for Warner Bros. or another studio to take another look at the Little Shop of Horrors remake.
It's already been over three decades since Frank Oz's version, so there's no reason to rush the remake. Before the cancellation, Evans encouraged fans to campaign for the project to move along. He has also been adamant about taking over Steve Martin's role as the dentist, even teasing that he would share his Little Shop of Horrors audition that included Evans singing as a way to create buzz around the project. Egerton also noted in his interview that Evans keeps the hope alive for the Little Shop of Horrors remake, so as long as the actors are "keeping that candle burning," there's always a chance.
Source: Mirror
