It looks like appearing on The Goldbergs may have changed Robert Englund’s mind about appearing as Freddy Krueger on the big screen again. The actor was recently interviewed ahead of the Mister Knifey-Hands episode of the hit ABC show, and he casually mentioned that he’d be into returning to the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise for one more film. With the horror genre doing some major box office money over the last few years, it would make sense for Englund to come back and give fans a proper goodbye.
Robert Englund has been asked numerous times about returning to the iconic role of Freddy Krueger over the years, giving a few different answers. Lately, Englund has maintained that he’s too old to be doing the stunt work that would be required to get back into the role. But, as of now, it looks like he may have changed his mind.
“I think they want to reboot the franchise, but they’re gonna need a new actor,” Englund shared with Access Live about the series’ future. “They’re gonna need a new actor to play Freddy because they’re gonna have to do eight of them. I might have one left in me… but yeah.”
While Englund doesn’t come out and say it, it looks like the experience of getting back into Freddy Krueger may have inspired him to make one more film. Hopefully, Englund and New Line work something out, and soon.
It’s important to note that, while the actor sounds like he’d be willing to appear in a new film, he also cites that the production would need a new performer to portray Freddy Krueger. Whether this means Englund would gladly appear in another role or offer a cameo is uncertain, but given the radio silence regarding the franchise as a whole, we won’t be holding our breath as we wait to see Englund’s return.
Source: Access
