Renfield Set Photos Show First Look At Nicolas Cage As Dracula
Occasionally, in this confusing world of movies that require a PhD in comic book studies to have any hope of parsing, a project comes along that's bizarrely refreshing in its eccentricity. Sometimes, all the brain needs to heal is a standalone comedy about Dracula's henchman. Bonus points if it involves Nicolas Cage.
That's right. Anyone still unaware of this upcoming Universal movie now has the genuine pleasure of learning about it. A new monster movie from The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay is in the works, starring Cage as Dracula himself. Titled Renfield, the film will focus on the famous vampire's lackey of the same name, set to be played by Nicholas Hoult. The project has been something of a mystery since its announcement, and an exciting mystery at that, given its star-studded cast. But now, that shroud of mystery has begun to lift.
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People has uncovered some set photos from Renfield, giving audiences their first look at both Cage and Hoult in costume. The former can be seen sporting a rather flamboyant look, which should offer a slight hint at the vibe this movie is going for. Cage looks ready to present Dracula as the drama kid he is with a striking velvety red suit and enough jewelry to make Little Richard jealous. Combining that look with Cage's own admission that he took inspiration from James Wan's horror film Malignant for the role should result in some truly unique material. Hoult, meanwhile, has a much more grounded look, with some standard jeans and a sweatshirt that just so happens to be covered in blood.
Hoult's lead character, the titular Renfield, has been around as long as Dracula himself, appearing all the way back in Bram Stoker's original book. The
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