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Michelle's Query - "You're a producer who is going to "reboot" the Dr. Phibes movies. Will you do a sequel or a remake (and why) and who are you going to cast that will please the die-hard Price fans and younger viewers as well?"
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As a producer who is going to "reboot" the Dr. Phibes movies I would be inclined to do a remake. The reason I would do a remake is because the original is 39 years old. There are generations of movie goers who have never seen the original, so a sequel at this point would be a crime. The new generations of fans need a proper introduction to the genius of Dr. Anton Phibes.
I would like to cast Gary Oldman as the Doctor. Oldman possesses an otherworldy ability to transform himself into antagonists that you can empathize with, which is key to the character of Dr. Phibes. Plus Gary Oldman could grow a sweet moustache and he is extremely adept at working in an elaborate and fantasical setting.