Actress Rebecca De Mornay is expressing her disappointment over the upcoming reboot of her iconic 1992 film ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.’ The 65-year-old star, known for her powerful performance as the vengeful nanny Peyton Flanders, claimed that she was never contacted about the project. During an interview with the New York Post, De Mornay discussed her feelings of betrayal, expressing her frustration over the decision to cast someone else in her role.
“Nobody,” she said during the interview. “I found out about it, and I kind of joked that I was quite perturbed. It felt like a betrayal, like how dare you [have] somebody else be playing that part.” De Mornay’s comments come amidst a broader trend in Hollywood, where the industry has increasingly turned to remakes and reboots rather than producing original stories.
While De Mornay has expressed her displeasure with the situation, she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of watching the new version. “I’m actually kind of curious to see it, to see if they can live up to what we did,” she added. This sentiment reflects her belief that while remakes can be successful, the industry should focus more on creating original content. Her comments are part of a growing critique of Hollywood’s reliance on familiar narratives and the lack of innovation in storytelling.
De Mornay’s critique extends beyond the reboot of ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ as she has publicly criticized the trend of remakes in Hollywood. She argued that the industry is falling into a pattern of repeating well-known narratives, which stifles creativity and innovation. “New stories seem to be impossible for people to come up with. That’s why I really like ‘Saint Clare,’ which is new. I haven’t seen anything like it before,” she explained during her interview with the New York Post. This sentiment underscores her belief that filmmakers should prioritize original storytelling over repetitive reboots.
In addition to her critique of Hollywood’s remaking trend, De Mornay has also expressed her appreciation for the remake of ‘A Star is Born,’ which has seen multiple adaptations since its original release in 1937. While she acknowledged the success of remakes, she emphasized the importance of fostering creativity and innovation in the industry. “We tend to think a movie is one cast. I guess it doesn’t have to be, if it’s a really good story, a good script,” she said. “I guess, it doesn’t have to, but I just wish that there was also more imagination with new scripts, because it feels like people are just falling back on what once were.” De Mornay’s comments reflect a broader concern within the entertainment industry about the balance between remaking classics and creating original, engaging content.
Reps for De Mornay did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. As the entertainment industry continues to navigate the challenges of producing original and engaging content, the debate over remakes and new stories remains a significant topic of discussion among filmmakers and critics alike.