Bruce Campbell Confirmed for Evil Dead Remake Cameo

Back in April, Bruce Campbell talked about The Evil Dead remake and jokingly mentioned his possible role in the film: “NEWSFLASH: We are remaking Evil Dead. The script is awesome. I will be one of the producers and possibly play the milk man.”

Last week's Evil Dead remake announcement mentioned Bruce Campbell as a producer, but had no word on whether or not we'd see him in the film. However, in a recent interview, director Federico Alvarez confirmed that Bruce has a cameo and also talked a bit about the story for the new movie:

"Especially among fans nobody wants to see a celebrity in a remake like this,... The only recognizable face is part of Bruce Campbell, but will be in a cameo towards the end of the film. Another thing that will change the characters and some story details, while keeping the basic outline of friends who are beleaguered by demons in a cabin alone. "

Fredrico also hints at his film being more horror than comedy: "Sam Raimi says there's a fine line between horror and comedy. The original Evil Dead was intended as a straight horror movie with scenes of extreme gore directly designed to shock the viewer. I rented the movie with a friend from a video store at just thirteen years old, and that was a big mistake! The film scared the life out of us." [Thanks DC]