After Luke Evans (The Raven, Fast & Furious 6) secured the lead in Universal's new Dracula movie last month, the casting process for supporting roles has started and we have an update on who will appear in the movie alongside him.
According to Variety, Dominic Cooper (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter- pictured below) is currently in negotiations to co-star in the movie. There was no confirmation on what character he'll play, but he could be taking on the sultan role referenced in the story details below.
It has also been confirmed that Sarah Gadon (Cosmopolis, A Dangerous Method- pictured below) is officially on board. While we don't know who she'll be playing either, this previously released story information suggests that she could be Vlad's wife:
"The script tells of a young prince who, when the lives of his wife and child are put in danger by a bloodthirsty sultan, risks his soul to save them, and in the process becomes the first vampire."
Universal plans to release Dracula on August 8th, 2014. Gary Shore will direct the film from a script written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Check back soon for additional casting and story information.
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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.
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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