Formerly known as "Dracula Year Zero"--the project centers on Vlad the Impaler (Luke Evans) and his lust for blood which inspired the mythology behind Bram Stoker's classic novel. The film came close to production a while back when the studio shut it down due to the budget being too large.
The pic previously had Sam Worthington attached to star and Alex Proyas set to direct.
McGowan will play a gypsy chief in the film.
Sarah Gadon also stars in the female lead role. Dominic Cooper also stars
Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless wrote the latest draft of the screenplay from which commercials guy Gary Shore is now in poised to direct. Michael De Luca will act as producer.
The project is about to begin filming in Europe ahead of a release next August.
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