FKA Twigs dazzles alongside co-star Bill Skarsgard at the NYC premiere of The Crow

FKA Twigs, the celebrated British artist and performer, captivated audiences at the New York City premiere of "The Crow," where she appeared alongside her co-star Bill Skarsgård. This much-anticipated film adaptation has drawn significant attention not only for its connection to the iconic 1994 version but also for its innovative reimagining of the original narrative. The premiere served as a platform for FKA Twigs to showcase her multifaceted talents as both an actress and a musician, further solidifying her status in contemporary cinema.

The collaboration between FKA Twigs and Skarsgård is particularly noteworthy, as both actors bring unique interpretations to their respective roles. Skarsgård, known for his diverse range of performances in films such as "It" and "The Devil All the Time," complements FKA Twigs' artistic sensibilities. Their on-screen chemistry is expected to resonate with audiences, creating a compelling dynamic that bridges traditional storytelling with modern themes of love and loss. The film's exploration of these themes aligns well with FKA Twigs’ own artistic narratives found within her music.

Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs and director Rupert Sanders were on-hand for the world premiere of the movie at Village East by Angelika in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The Crow is a remake of the 1994 film by the same name starring the late Brandon Lee.

At the premiere, Skarsgård, 34, exclusively tells PEOPLE that stepping into Lee's role of Eric Draven was "daunting." He notes that although he's part of the 2024 rendition, there have been prior remakes in both film and TV, adding, "So I'm not the first one to fill those shoes."

While filming the 1994 movie, rising Hollywood star Brandon Lee was killed when a prop revolver used for the production fired an improperly made dummy round. A similar incident happened more recently in 2021 when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was struck and killed by a live round discharged from a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin. Both tragedies were on the mind of director Rupert Sanders, who helmed the upcoming adaptation of The Crow. Per Variety, Sanders confirmed that real firearms were forbidden from being used as props on the set of the new movie in order to have the set be as safe as possible for the cast and crew.

Despite the late-summer surge from “Inside Out 2,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Twisters” and “Despicable Me 4,” overall domestic revenues are stubbornly 16% behind last year and 28% behind 2019, the last pre-pandemic year, according to Comscore. Don’t expect late August releases to do much to close that gap.

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