Poker player Jennifer Tilly wants nothing to do with the “Child’s Play” horror flick reboot. Despite having starred in four “Chucky” brand movies, she is disappointed the new version was filmed without its original creator, Don Mancini.
The remake of the 1988 cult classic is set for June 21. You can catch it in a theater near you this summer. But you won’t find one former WSOP Ladies Event bracelet winner in attendance.
New “Chucky” movie? Ummm…no. Tiffany and I are gonna sit this one out. #NotmyChucky pic.twitter.com/OcILcYLfXe
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) February 8, 2019
Was there a Need for a Remake?
Tilly famously starred as “Tiffany Valentine,” a serial killer, in four “Chucky” flicks. Her most recent appearance was in “Cult of Chucky” in 2017. “Tiffany” also appeared in “Bride of Chucky” (1998), “Seed of Chucky” (2004), and “Curse of Chucky” (2013).
Although her character hadn’t yet been introduced when the original “Child’s Play” movie was released, she played a key role in the iconic horror flick franchise. And so did Mancini, who not only wrote the 1988 “Child’s Play” film, but also has worked on each “Chucky” film since – until now.
After the remake was announced, Mancini admitted his “feelings were hurt.” He doesn’t believe the cult flick needed a remake. However, he was asked to participate in the reboot but declined.
Mancini is currently working on a “Chucky” television series that will soon launch. Tilly is standing behind her peer and has publicly said she will “sit out” the reboot.
She isn’t the only “Chucky” franchise star to openly express disdain for the remake. Christine Elise, who starred in “Child’s Play 2,” called MGM’s recreation of the original film a “dick move.”
Acting Skills Translate to the Felt
Jennifer Tilly isn’t just a killer on the big screen. She’s also stone-cold killer on the felt, albeit metaphorically speaking.
In 2005, she won the $1,000 WSOP Ladies Event for $158,335 and has just under $1 million in career tournament cashes. However, she isn’t a tournament specialist. Tilly has competed in numerous high-stakes cash games, including many televised events such as “Poker Night in America,” “Poker After Dark” and the 2015 “Super High Roller Cash Game,” where she pulled off some sick bluffs.
No pair? No problem for @JenniferTilly!
Watch this bluff against @MagicAntonio and more from the #SHRCashGame only on PokerGO!
▶️ https://t.co/Q1QimG57OO pic.twitter.com/LvxzIu6yt6— PokerGO (@PokerGO) February 9, 2019
Her long-time boyfriend, Phil Laak, is also quite the poker player. He has over $3.7 million in tournament cashes and was one of the most popular players during the poker boom era.
Tilly, 60, has an impressive resume both as a poker player and actress. She gained notoriety for her roles in the four “Chucky” films. But her main claim to fame in theater was her 1994 Academy Award nomination for her role in the Woody Allen movie, “Bullets Over Broadway.”
