The director of the classic zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead, Edgar Wright, has revealed that the film’s iconic vinyl-throwing scene was almost completely different. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s characters must choose which record to throw at the approaching zombies. The original Prince albums were almost replaced with some David Bowie albums before the final cut. However, Wright decided against using Bowie’s music after hearing some secondhand information that he was touchy about his Labyrinth soundtrack.
Wright shared that in the original concept of the scene, he suggested Bowie’s Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, and Labyrinth soundtrack, before concluding with the journalist: “Throw it.” Pegg added that “it’s not as funny because the Labyrinth soundtrack isn’t bad” and went on to comment that the Stone Roses’ second album is also “more objectively questionable”.
Furthermore, since the release of Shaun of the Dead, fans of the cult classic have longed for a sequel. However, Simon Pegg confirmed in a recent interview with The Guardian that there will be no follow-up as the first film is “done, move on”. Last year, he did reveal that he and Wright are working on an entirely new film, not a part of their previous Cornetto trilogy. Pegg hopes to accomplish something super different.
In conclusion, the Shaun of the Dead director’s insight into the history of one of cinema’s most iconic scenes provides fans of the cult classic with amusing behind-the-scenes information. Nevertheless, with confirmation on there being no Shaun of the Dead sequel, fans can now focus on what Wright and Pegg are cooking up next
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