Tim Burton's version of Dark Shadows has officially been set for release on May 11th, 2012. The main cast list currently includes Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Moretz, Eva Green, and Jackie Earle Haley. Michael Sheen was previously reported to be in talks for a role, but that has been confirmed to no longer be the case. Michelle Pfeiffer has also been named as a potential addition to the cast, but this is not yet verified as a done deal.
Johnny Depp will be playing Barnabas in the adaptation of the 60's soap that produced over 1,200 episodes. It has also been confirmed that at least part of this movie will take place during the 60's/70's era, sticking to the original timeline of the show.
Dark Shadows will be facing some heavy competition next year by being positioned as a big summer release, so Warner Bros. must have faith in the material and its ability to reach a wide audience. Next summer will be filled with interesting summer genre releases including The Avengers, Battleship, Men in Black III, Prometheus, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and possibly Star Trek 2. It will be interesting to see how some of these films will perform as big summer releases.
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.
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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