French director Luc Besson has announced his next project, a big-budget Dracula origin story that will explore the early life of the infamous vampire. Teaming up with actors Caleb Landry-Jones and Christoph Waltz, Besson is set to bring a fresh perspective to Bram Stoker's classic Gothic tale.
The film, a retelling of the timeless story, will see Landry-Jones portray the character of the Transylvanian Count who transforms into a vampire after losing his wife and cursing God in his grief. While many renowned directors have tackled the iconic character of Dracula, including Francis Ford Coppola in his 1992 adaptation, Besson's unique take will focus on the origins of Dracula's life and his relationship with his wife.
