Variety reports that WWE Studios has signed a two picture deal with Lionsgate, one of which happens to be a remake of the seminal ninties slasher Leprechaun. The film will mark the third collaborations between WWE and Lionsgate, following See No Evil and The Condemned.
The original film, written and directed by Mark Jones (Triloquist), is remembered by most as the feature debut of Jennifer Aniston. In it, the former Friends star played Tory, a valley girl whose upheaval to a rural farmhouse is made more difficult by a killer Leprechaun (Willow star Warwick Davis) seeking his stolen pot of gold.
The film would spawn five sequels, all starring franchise stalwart Davis, and has haunted Jennifer Aniston's career indefinitely.
Regarding the decision to remake the property, WWE Studios head Michael Luisi has said "We have been looking for ways to continue our relationship with Lionsgate and we saw 'Leprechaun' as the perfect opportunity to take a well-known franchise and put a modern-day spin on it. This is a property that we believe our audience will respond to and we continue to look for ways to surprise and engage them." No talent, in front of or behind the camera, has yet been signed.
Whether or not the WWE and Lionsgate will see fit to have Davis return as the titular terror is unknown. In an interview it Dread Central the actor admitted to having little information on the project, stating "... No one has called me about it yet so I'm not sure what is happening with it exactly. I do know that if they did call me, I'd love to do a seventh Leprechaun movie."
While fans are surely hoping for the actor's return, WWE's track record gives this writer the sneaking suspicion that the deal may in fact be lined up to star the wrestling federation's own talent, specifically a leprechaun themed little person wrestler that goes by the name Hornswoggle (aka Dylan Post, below). I'm calling it right now, guys. Why in the hell else would Vince McMahon and his cronies sign on for a Leprechaun reboot of all things if not to push Post's career and popularity?
Regardless, the film appears to be on the fast track for a 2013 release date.
Extra Tidbit: I think we can all agree Jennifer Aniston's name will be no where near it.
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