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Irish Director Lee Cronin Tapped for Oscar Wilde Award
7 Jan
Summary
- Director Lee Cronin will receive an Oscar Wilde Award on March 12.
- Cronin is acclaimed for horror films Evil Dead Rise and The Hole in the Ground.
- His upcoming film, a reboot of The Mummy, premieres globally April 17.
Director Lee Cronin, the acclaimed filmmaker behind "Evil Dead Rise" and "The Hole in the Ground," will be honored with an Oscar Wilde Award on March 12 in Los Angeles. The ceremony, marking the award's 20th anniversary, celebrates Irish talent in the entertainment industry. Cronin's impressive trajectory includes directing the commercially successful "Evil Dead Rise," which grossed $147 million worldwide.
His upcoming project, a reboot of "The Mummy," is scheduled for a global release on April 17. Cronin described the film as a departure from previous iterations, promising a "very ancient and very frightening" experience. The project is a collaboration with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, and stars Irish actor Jack Reynor.
The Oscar Wilde Awards, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, also announced Maura Tierney and Domhnall Gleeson as honorees, with Irish singer Dave Lofts performing. This recognition highlights Cronin's significant contributions and growing influence in the film industry.
