May Day, which is now the definitive title for the film which was previously known as Ridding of the Laddie, is now going ahead. The £11m project will start filming early next year around the Glasgow area, with some scenes to be shot in Texas.
Mr. Lee's role in this film will be similar to the one in the classic Wicker Man. His wife will be played by Vanessa Redgrave while Sean Astin will play the leading role. This film is not a sequel or a remake but there are similarities - it is a very scary film and the pagan revival is part of the plot.
May Day will be made by Hardy's Eurocentre Productions and British Lion, who produced The Wicker Man.
I remember the wicker man, it was about the burning of a sacrifice, which they believed would give them a good harvest for the coming year.
It is a pagan rite, which they perform on the summer soltice.
There are many things they must do leading up to that day.
It is a time of enjoyment and happiness.
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I remember the wicker man, it was about the burning of a sacrifice, which they believed would give them a good harvest for the coming year.
It is a pagan rite, which they perform on the summer soltice.
There are many things they must do leading up to that day.
It is a time of enjoyment and happiness.
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I was just kidding I have seen the film MANY times.
This is great news, and to have Mr. Lee in such a role, reminiscent of The Wicker Man. This isn't in any way that Nicholas Cage film that has been discussed is it? Either way, it all sounds very intriguing.
The music in The Wicker Man was superb, and it's interesting to think about music for this new film. The Chieftains or Enya, maybe? Or Sting. Maybe even Paul McCartney might suit.
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I remember the wicker man, it was about the burning of a sacrifice, which they believed would give them a good harvest for the coming year.
It is a pagan rite, which they perform on the summer soltice.
There are many things they must do leading up to that day.
It is a time of enjoyment and happiness.
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Enjoyment and happiness maybe but not for poor old Howie. 
>Amy
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Who would you like to hear on the soundtrack?
Favourite artists/folk songs?
To jump on this a little late, there's a fantastic folk band from one of the Scottish islands called Bongshang. Very smoky, beautiful sound, just right for a parallel to the gorgeous Wicker Man soundtrack. They'd be my choice, hands down. (Although The Khartoum Heroes, if they still exist, would be up there, too - "Bitter Honey" is a wonderful song.)
This is great news. I hope nothing happens to mess up the plans. I will be looking forward to this movie.
Sarah