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Michael Myers takes on Fergie

Tue 19 Dec 4:30 PM

A remake of John Carpenter's classic slasher flick Halloween has been given the green light and tipped to land the lead scream role is Black Eyed Peas star Fergie.

Rocker-turned-horror director Rob Zombie is set to direct the new version of the seminal slasher flick. The hairy metal head's version will also act as a prequel to the John Carpenter classic, telling the story of Michael Myers' early years.

And Fergie (pic), real name Stacey Ferguson, is set to play Laurie - the part that made Jamie Lee Curtis a star and the only girl who managed to slip between Michael Myers' psychotic fingers.

Rob told halloweenmovies.com: "I am basically making a prequel and a semi-remake of the first film all in one. So really in theory there will be more original content than remake content. That's why I don't like the word "remake."

"I wouldn't even go near this project if I didn't feel like a had a fresh, worthwhile approach to the material. Besides, I'm not touching one single frame of Carpenter's classic. That film will remain as it always has."

"I talked to John about it and he was very supportive. He basically said, 'That's great Rob, go for it and make it your own'. What more do I need?"

Zombie made a name for himself in the horror field with the critically acclaimed House Of 1000 Corpses and sequel Devil's Rejects.