Update on ROB ZOMBIE's “Halloween” Remake

Rob Zombie has issued the following update on his
upcoming remake of the 1978 horror classic
“Halloween”:

“A couple of our favorite 'rejects' have joined the
cast of 'Halloween'. Sheri Moon Zombie has joined the
cast of 'Halloween' as Deborah Myers, the mother of
Michael Myers and longtime employee of The Rabbit In
Red Lounge. Along with Sheri we have none other than
William Forsythe playing Ronnie White, Deborah's
abusive boyfriend. [Also] joining the cast of
'Halloween' are Danny Trejo as Ismael Cruz, a
sympathetic worker at Smith's Grove Sanitarium, Lew
Temple as Nole Kluggs, a co-worker of Ismael at
Smith's Grove. And last but not least, good old Ken
Foree as Big Joe Grizzley, a truck driver who
encounters Michael on his travels.

“I'll soon announce the remaining major roles of
Laurie, Annie, Lynda, Judith, Sheriff Brackett,
Kendall Jacks, Grant Clark, Principle Erics,
Councilman Edwards, Lindsey Wallace, Tommy Doyle,
Deputy Charles, Dr. Koplenson, Barbara Florentine and
Morgan Walker. If you are wondering none of these
remaining roles are played by anyone that was in 'The
Devil's Rejects'. So start guessing.”

“Halloween” cast so far:

Dr. Loomis – played by Malcolm McDowell
Young Michael Myers – played by Daeg Faerch
Adult Michael Myers – played by Tyler Mane
Deborah Myers – played by Sheri Moon Zombie
Mason Strode – played by Pat Skipper
Cynthia Strode – played by Dee Wallace Stone
Ronnie White – played by William Forsythe
Big Joe – played by Ken Foree
Nole Kluggs – played by Lew Temple
Ismael Cruz – played by Danny Trejo

As previously reported, Zombie has started making a
documentary on the production of “Halloween”. Zombie
wrote in an recent online posting, “Many of you have
been asking if I plan on making a 'making of
Halloween' documentary similar to the '30 Days In
Hell' one on 'The Devil's Rejects' DVD. Well, the
answer is yes. We started shooting on the first day of
pre-production and we will continue up until we are
finished.”

Zombie also wrote that he's seen the finished mask
that will be worn by “Halloween”' s killer, Michael
Myers, and commented, “All I can say is 'HOLY F***.'It
looks perfect. Exactly like the original. Not since
1978 has (Myers) looked so good.”

“Halloween” is due in theatres on August 31, 2007.
Filming begins later this month. The movie is Zombie's
third feature film as a director after 2003's “House
of 1000 Corpses” and 2005's “The Devil's Rejects”.

As reported earlier in the week, Zombie announced that
he is working on a boxed set for his previous band,
WHITE ZOMBIE. A solo live album is also scheduled for
release sometime early this year.