Snake Plissken, the rugged and unforgettable character from John Carpenter’s New York 1997, has remained a defining role in Kurt Russell’s career. First introduced in 1981, the character returned in Los Angeles 2013 in 1996, a sequel that saw the former soldier tasked with rescuing the U.S. president from a dystopian future. Despite the character’s enduring popularity and the public’s desire for a return, Kurt Russell has been hesitant to bring Snake Plissken back to the screen. The actor has made it clear that any potential revival of the character would require the involvement of John Carpenter, the original director of New York 1997. In an interview with Far Out Magazine, Russell emphasized that the story must be written by Carpenter for it to feel authentic. “If it's not written by John, it doesn't sound right,” he said, highlighting his deep respect for the original vision of the character and the film. Russell also expressed a strong aversion to what he called “financial exploitation” of the property. He clarified that he was not interested in reviving the character for profit alone, but rather for a project that genuinely honors the original work. Russell’s stance suggests that he is more interested in creating new characters rather than rehashing old ones. He has stated that he would prefer to “do something new. Let's do something original,” and even suggested the idea of developing a completely new iconic character rather than focusing on what can be extracted from Snake Plissken. This philosophy reflects his broader approach to acting, where he values artistic integrity over commercial appeal. With no current plans to return as Snake Plissken, it seems unlikely that Kurt Russell will take on the role again, even thirty years after Los Angeles 2013. While fans may have hoped for a revival, the actor’s insistence on creative control and originality suggests that any future projects will focus on new stories and characters, rather than revisiting the past.