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Dracula Bares His Fangs In The Trailer For BBC And Netflix’s New Series

The BBC has unveiled the first trailer for its new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, from the makers of “Sherlock”. The three-part series is a co-production of BBC and Netflix that was written by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. The iconic vampire is played by Claes Bang (The Square) who stars alongside John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Sacha Dhawan, Jonathan Aris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Joanna Scanlan. Beginning in 1897 in Transylvania, we will witness the Count plotting his way to Victorian England in search of new blood.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 28, 2019

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A first Look At Netflix’s “Dracula”

Take a look at Claes Bang (The Girl in the Spider’s Web) as Dracula in BBC and Netflix’s upcoming series about the legendary vampire. John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Joanna Scanlan, Morfydd Clark, and Lujza Richter recently joined the cast that also includes Jonathan Aris, Jonathan Aris, Sacha Dhawan, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Catherine Schell, Youssef Kerkour, Clive Russell, John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Morfydd Clark, Joanna Scanlan, and Lujza Richter. Jonny Campbell (“Westworld”) is set to direct the premiere episode of “Dracula” written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Set in Transylvania in 1897, the three ninety-minute episode series follows the blood drinking Count as he is drawing his plans against Victorian London. “Dracula” will bare his teeth in late 2019 or early 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 6, 2019

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Claes Bang Sinks His Teeth Into The Role Of Dracula – Netflix & BBC Announce Director & Cast

BBC and Netflix have teamed up for a new upcoming “Dracula” series. Today we have an update along with casting news and who will be directing. The Girl in the Spider’s Web actor Claes Bang will be playing the legendary title character. Variety reports that he joins Jonathan Aris, Jonathan Aris, Sacha Dhawan, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Catherine Schell, Youssef Kerkour and Clive Russell along with already announced cast members John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Morfydd Clark, Joanna Scanlan, and Lujza Richter. Variety also states that “Production is now underway, with Jonny Campbell (“Westworld”) directing the opening installment. Damon Thomas(“Killing Eve”) and Paul McGuigan (“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”) will helm Episodes 2 and 3, respectively.” Written and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the series was inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel and will re-introduce the world to Dracula, the vampire who made evil sexy. “In Transylvania in 1897, the blood drinking Count is drawing his plans against Victorian London.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 29, 2019

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‘IT’ Director Signs On For Universal’s ‘Dracula’ Prequel

Andy Muschietti has a lot of irons in the fire right now. Hot off the heels of IT‘s huge premiere this past weekend came the announcement that part 2 has entered production. Now, word has come via that Muschietti has signed for another film, this time instead of dark entities that appear as clowns, he’ll be dealing with vampires. Paramount Pictures has just acquired the rights to Dracul, a prequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This is the first time that the Stoker estate has authorized a project. While it has not been revealed exactly in what capacity Muschietti will be working we do know that IT producers Barbara Muschietti (Mama) and Roy Lee (Blair Witch) are also attached to the project. Paramount’s Vanessa Joyce and Miri Yoon of Vertigo will be overseeing the project. The film, penned by Bram Stoker’s great-grand nephew, Dacre Stoker, and J.D. Barker, is set in 1869. In the film young Bram Stoker confronts the vampire

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2017

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