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Eternals director Chloe Zhao tapped to helm sci-fi/western Dracula movie February 4, 2021 by: Golden Globe-nominated filmmaker Chloé Zhao has staked a claim on developing Universal Pictures' next big monster movie project, revolving around the one and only Dracula. Zhao will write, direct and produce through her production company, Highwayman. For what is assuredly a bold spin on the iconic vampire, Zhao's version is said to be an original, futuristic, sci-fi Western. "Chloé’s singular lens shines a light on stories of the overlooked and misunderstood," said Universal Pictures preside...

Universal’s attempt to revive their classic monsters continues with a new take on  Dracula, but this doesn’t sound like any other  Dracula movie we’ve seen before. The studio has hired Chloe Zhao, director of  Nomadland and the upcoming Marvel movie  Eternals, to adapt the classic tale of the bloodsucking count. Zhao’s approach will be a futuristic, sci-fi Western take on the material. Yes, really. I’m pretty sure none of us ever expected to see a sci-fi Western  Dracula, but here we are! THR broke the news, reporting that Chloe Zhao is directing a new  Dracula and that it�...

Chloe Zhao to Direct ‘Dracula’ as Futuristic Sci-Fi Western at Universal “Nomadland” director will also write and produceBrian Welk | February 4, 2021 @ 10:44 AM Last Updated: February 4, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Photo: Getty Images “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao, fresh off a Golden Globe nomination, has been set to write, produce and direct a new take on “Dracula” for Universal based on their iconic monster movie character. However, Zhao’s “Dracula” is described as a futuristic, sci-fi Western and far from the traditional story or even modern adaptations. Zhao wi...

Universal & Chloé Zhao Teaming for Sci-Fi Western Dracula Reimagining Universal & Chloé Zhao teaming for sci-fi western Dracula reimagining While already developing a more faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel and character, Universal Pictures is eyeing another  Dracula project as they are partnering up with Chloé Zhao ( Nomadland) for a sci-fi Western reimagining of the classic vampire, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “ Chloé’s singular lens shines a light on stories of the overlooked and misunderstood,” Universal Pictures President Peter Cramer said in a state...

ETERNALS & NOMADLAND Director Chloe Zhao Developing Sci-Fi/Western DRACULA Movie Hot on the heels of a Golden Globe-nomination, Chloe Zhao ( Eternals; Nomadland) has found her next project, which looks to be a original, futuristic, sci-fi Western take on the legendary Dracula. Eternals; Nomadland) to develop a brand new movie based on the most iconic monster in their lineup:  Dracula. While plot details are being kept tightly secured somewhere in the Carpathian Mountains, the film is expected to be a considerably different take on the legendary vampire than we've come to expect...