The one “ridiculous” movie Kurt Russell wants absolutely nothing to do with: “Fuck no”
Kurt Russell has ruled out appearing in a planned remake of *Escape from New York*, responding “Fuck no” when asked about a cameo. He said returning would be ridiculous because Snake Plissken is a character he created, and the new film should establish its own identity.
The article describes Plissken as one of Russell’s most iconic roles and notes that the remake has spent about 20 years in development. Several directors have been attached since 2007; Zack Snyder was announced as the latest in April 2026, though production is not guaranteed to proceed.
- Russell will not cameo in an *Escape from New York* remake.
- He says Snake Plissken is a role he created.
- The remake has been in development for about 20 years.
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Escape from New York is a 1981 science-fiction action film set in a future where Manhattan has become a high-security prison. Kurt Russell played Snake Plissken, a former soldier sent into the city on a dangerous rescue mission.
The film became one of Russell’s best-known roles, and Plissken is closely associated with his performance. A remake has been discussed for many years, with several directors linked to the project, but it has not been guaranteed to reach production.
The debate over a remake raises questions about how to revisit a well-known film while giving a new version its own identity. Russell has said he created Plissken, so returning to the role in a cameo would feel wrong to him.