Robert Englund Rules Out Playing Freddy Krueger Again
It’s no secret that Robert Englund has previously spoken about leaving behind his iconic role as Freddy Krueger, the famous slasher from A Nightmare on Elm Street and all of its sequels. However, Englund has been enticed back to the role as recently as 2018 for a guest appearance on The Goldbergs. But this time, Englund is ruling out another turn as Freddy.
“I can’t play him anymore. I’m too old,” said Englund during a recent interview with Bloody Disgusting. “There’s no Freddy left in me.”
Englund specifically cited the fact that he can’t do any more fight scenes or quick movements in the Freddy costume. Despite skipping the 2010 remake of the original film, the actor did express his willingness to make a guest appearance in any future Nightmare on Elm Street reboots. He was particularly enthusiastic about making a cameo in a remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.