This casting news has us really interested in the upcoming Frankenstein movie from Fox. Daniel Radcliffe was first to join the project in the role of Igor and now it's being reported that James McAvoy will play the role of Victor Frankenstein.
Paul McGuigan (Lucky Number Slevin) was brought on last year to direct the film from a script written by Max Landis (Chronicle) that puts the focus on Frankenstein’s assistant. The movie is expected to put a new spin on the Frankenstein story, as opposed to directly following the book, and we previously learned that that the story will be more of a sci-fi take on the material.
An interesting item to note is that Deadline lists Frankenstein's name in the movie as "Victor Von Frankenstein," which Hammer fans will recognize as the name given to Peter Cushing's version of the infamous character.
Production was expected to begin this fall, so we should have more details and casting news in the coming months. A release date is currently set for October 17th, 2014.
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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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