It seems that, like Frankenstein, studios are moving forward with a number of projects based on the famous Count Dracula. This time, a report reveals that Sony has acquired a new a Dracula origin pitch.
Jason Keller has an idea for a period origin story of the Dracula mythology, which has just been purchased by Sony Pictures. Most recently Jason Keller has worked on the screenplays for Machine Gun Preacher, Mirror Mirror, and The Tomb. Not much else is known at this time except that Joe Roth and Palak Patel will be producing, and the plan is for this to be a potential franchise.
Universal is working on their own Dracula origin project to be directed by Gary Shore, titled Dracula: Year Zero. Warner Bros. is also considering moving forward with Harker, a re-imagining of Dracula with Jaume Collet-Serra directing. You can read more about those projects below:
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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