Bruce Campbell has clarified his status in the Evil Dead franchise as the modern film trilogy continues. Campbell, 68, originated the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic, playing a college student who accidentally unleashes a legion of demonic entities. It’s hard to communicate everything with everyone,” wrote Campbell on X.
Mostly, the reasons were ability and interest, in equal measure. I didn’t want Ash to be compromised by declining skills and as a borderline Geezer, my interests have diverged. I’ll always love Evil Dead to death – literally.” Campbell starred in the original film trilogy — The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), and Army of Darkness (1992) — and reprised his role in the TV spinoff Ash vs Evil Dead on Starz (2015-2018).
His tweet comes months after he announced his “shock” diagnosis with cancer in March. Treatment needs and professional obligations don’t always go hand-in-hand,” he explained. He did not specify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.
Campbell concluded his post: “That’s about it. I’m not trying [to] enlist sympathy – or advice – I just want to get ahead of this information in case false information gets out (which it will).” New subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.
This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. Reassuring fans, he added: “Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch and I have great support, so I expect to be around a while. A further installment, Evil Dead Wrath, is also in the works, with Francis Galluppi directing.
You’ve got to find a new audience, because the original Evil Dead fans, you get some of them, you’re not going to get all of them, because they like those original elements. They like me and Sam and Ash and all that sort of crap.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
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