DRACULA NBC SHOW
A LEGEND IS REBORN
Definitely one of the most promising of the upcoming new shows in the Fall 2013 season on television is NBC Victorian historical fantasy DRACULA which 
brings a new twist to the tale of the infamous vampire this time played by King Henry VIII himself aka Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Beside the spotlight on the show you can also check out freshly released vibrant new character pictures from the show which is scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 25th! The story is bringing DRACULA into Victorian London alongside other famous characters from the stories - Van Helsing, Mina Murray, Jonathan Harker, Lucy Westenra and others!
FANGED STORY
SOME THINGS NEVER DIE!
Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("The Tudors") stars in this provocative new drama as one of the world's most iconic characters. It's the late 19th century, and the mysterious DRACULA has arrived in London, posing as an American entre- preneur Alexander Greyson who wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. He's especially interested in the new technology of electricity, which promises to brighten the night - useful for someone who avoids the sun. But he has another reason for his travels: he hopes 
to take revenge on those who cursed him with immortality centuries earlier. Everything seems to be going according to plan... until he becomes infatuated with a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of 
his dead wife. DRACULA brings a twisted, sophisticated and sexy take on Bram Stoker's classic novel, proving that some stories never die.
ABRAHAM VAN HELSING
Abraham Van Helsing will be played by German superstar Thomas Kretschmann! The vampire hunter isn’t after the infamous vampire this time. Instead they’re working together to hunt down The Order of 
the Dragon. It’s a secret organization of right-wing zealots who turned DRACULA into a vampire. He is a brilliant professor with a cool exterior who is obsessed with revenge which makes him more of a threat to the public than to Dracula!
the Dragon. It’s a secret organization of right-wing zealots who turned DRACULA into a vampire. He is a brilliant professor with a cool exterior who is obsessed with revenge which makes him more of a threat to the public than to Dracula!
MINA MURRAY
Mina Murray is played by ARROW's Jessica De Gouw! She is the woman who captures DRACULA’s heart and happens to look just like 
his deceased wife Ilona. Mina is forward-thinking, clever and independent, the only female studying medicine at London's 19th century University College.
his deceased wife Ilona. Mina is forward-thinking, clever and independent, the only female studying medicine at London's 19th century University College.
JONATHAN HARKER
Jonathan Harker is portrayed by young Oliver Jackson Cohen from WORLD WITHOUT END! He is Mina’s fiance and social
climbing ambitious journalists who uses his pen as a weapon. He is desperate to join aristocracy and stay there as well!
climbing ambitious journalists who uses his pen as a weapon. He is desperate to join aristocracy and stay there as well!
LUCY WESTENRA
Lucy Westenra is played by MERLIN's Katie McGrath. She is a London socialite and Mina’s gossip loving best friend who gets caught up in lies and lust.
R.M. RENFIELD
R.M. Renfield played by Nonso Anozie is DRACULA’s best friend, keeper of secrets and confidante. A man who helps Grayson have his double identity!
LADY JAYNE
Lady Jayne Wetherby will be played by Victoria Smurfit. She is a stylish member of The Order of the Dragon feels a strong attraction to the vampire her society cursed.
FANGED TIDBITS
The show will have ten episodes shot earlier this year
in Budapest, Hungary! Caroline Boulton, Anthony Howell, Tom Reed and
Ben Miles are also in the cast!The show comes from the producers of DOWNTON ABBEY and the director of THE TUDORS!
As a kid I loved watching those old reruns of the black & white Dracula shows (was it Bela Lugosi???). Haven't enjoyed vampires much since, but this one looks like it has an interesting take on it all :)
ReplyDeleteyep, this one will be a more modern and probably sexier :)
DeleteBetween this new "Dracula" and the new "Sleepy Hollow" there'll be lots of revisioned classics worth watching this fall!
ReplyDeleteyep, there will be lots of fantasy shows of this genre.
DeleteLooks like it could be a lot of fun :)
ReplyDeletesure does :)
DeleteOne exciting line up! Good grief, how will I get to all of this?
ReplyDeletepfft... there's always time for a good show :)
DeleteYou've made me excited about this show.
ReplyDeleteglad I did, Medeia, that's my job :)
DeleteType-casting but good casting. I remember the last time I saw a Dracula movie... I think it was in the early nineties, with Anthony Nopkins and Mr Speed (not Mr Speedo). Gave me the creeps. I'm also afraid of people with fake teeth.
ReplyDeleteyep, I like the casting too, except Jessica, she doesn't seem charismatic at all for the role.
DeleteDracula always had a shaky love life
ReplyDeletea man of tender heart :)
DeleteOh yeah, that looks really good, Dez.
ReplyDeleteI think so too, Sandra :)
Deletein one word... excellent.
ReplyDeletein one word - indeed :)
DeleteThis is definitely a series that shouldn't be missed.
ReplyDeletemark it for this Autumn :)
DeleteThis sounds absolutely amazing. You know I'l be tuning in. I love, love Dracula. JRM looks delicious! ;)
ReplyDeleteyep, the only thing I don't like is his new hairdo :)
DeleteYeah, the hair could go for sure. :)
DeleteI can't wait to see this one. And I really like the way they designed these posters too.
ReplyDeleteshould be a fun one! Especially since HOLLYWOOD SPY's dear friend Caroline Boulton plays one of the roles in it :)
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