Jackie Earle Haley Not Freddy Krueger. Yet.

Posted by Robert Fure (robert@filmschoolrejects.com) on February 18, 2009

jackiehaleyWord broke a little while ago that Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Rorschach in the upcoming Watchmen film was being touted as in consideration for the role of Freddy Krueger in the Platinum Dunes reboot of Nightmare on Elm Street.

While doing press for Watchmen in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, Haley didn’t have much to say on the rumor other than “no one has called me.”  So if he is in consideration for the part, he’s not on the list of people in the know.  However, he did seem a little bit like he didn’t want to jinx it, as though if the part were offered to him he’d accept.  Though that is purely speculation on my part.

As the facts stand – Jackie Earle Haley has not been offered a role in Nightmare on Elm Street.  Stay tuned for more.  /Film reported that Brad Fuller had put the ix nay on this rumor and now we have it straight from Haley’s mouth himself.

Who do  you think would make a good Freddy Krueger?


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  • At least both sides now know that people are interested in Haley for the part...so that can't hurt things
  • I think he would be fine in the role. He's wearing make-up and everything so if he does a good job in Watchmen, I don't see why he wouldn't do a good job here.
  • I saw this guy in this movie in the 80s called A Nightmare on Elm Street. His name was Robert Englund and he played Freddy Kreuger, this psychopath that killed people in their dreams.

    Have you heard of this guy? Check out the movie, too, because I think he would be great for this film...
  • they're making a reboot not a sequel
  • Ever since this rumor popped up I've wanted it to become reality. I don't know where Jackie Earle would like to take the revival of his career, but I think he'd make a damn good Freddy.
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