According to rumors and various websites Robert England supposedly had no interest in being in the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, but it turns out Moviehole and I were originally right (Read Here) in saying that Englund would probably reprise his role as Fredddy Krueger if asked.

Our writer Tyler Shainline just got off the phone with Robert Englund and when asked if it was true that he did not want to return for the upcoming remake he replied: “The decision isn’t mine, They haven’t talked to me so I figure that they are going with a whole different interpretation and a different cast. If I was approached it would be a challenge but sure, yeah. But it sounds to me that they want to reinterpret it.”

It is not Englund that doesn’t want to be in the film, but the people behind it. Another reason to hate the idea of a Nightmare remake. Since the role of Krueger relies heavily on make-up effects there should be no reason for the studio not to want him back, as age should not play a role. Also Freddy unlike other slasher icons Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers actually talks, so hearing him with a new voice may actually take a little getting use to. They should just really make fans happy and have Englund return to the role he made famous.

Check back for our upcoming interview with Robert Englund this weekend. Keep updated on the NOES remake and Robert Englund’s projects here.