Bosco685 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Quote Universal Pictures is developing an original futuristic sci-fi western inspired by Universal’s classic monster Dracula with Chloé Zhao who recently received two Golden Globe nominations for Nomadland in the directing and screenwriting categories. She’ll write, direct and produce through her production company Highwayman. “Chloé’s singular lens shines a light on stories of the overlooked and misunderstood,” said Peter Cramer, President, Universal Pictures. “We are thrilled to be working with her as she reimagines one of the most iconic outsider characters ever created.” “I’ve always been fascinated by vampires and the concept of the Other they embody,” said Zhao. “I’m very excited to work with Donna, Peter and the team at Universal to reimagine such a beloved character.” Zhao’s latest film, the critically acclaimed Nomadland, explores the vast landscape of the American West and stars Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May and Swankie. The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, the first film ever to win the top prize at both festivals. Nomadland has received numerous accolades since its world premiere last fall including most recently four Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture (Drama), Best Screenplay and Best Director, making Zhao the first Asian woman to receive a Golden Globe directing nomination. Additionally, the film won Best Feature and Audience Award at the Gotham Awards and Best Picture from the National Society of Film Critics. Zhao won Best Director awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, National Society of Film Critics, New York Film Critics Circle and San Francisco Film Critics Circle, as well as numerous accolades for her film editing and screenplay adaptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D84 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 A Dracula western? No, just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
media_junkie Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, D84 said: A Dracula western? No, just no. Yeah, just the concept doesn't sound that good. D84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Me likey Westerns....so I’ll take it 😂 Bosco685 and ▫️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
▫️ Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Maybe she just watched Priest and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter and got inspired. Bosco685 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Been there, done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Next thing you know, it'll be a Frankenstein western! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
media_junkie Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Wait, how could Frankenstein have a daughter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Although it sounds funny for now, I wouldn't rule this film out yet. The Invisible Man sounded like it was just going to be another retelling of an old story. But with a focus on the victim versus the title character in a psychological thriller ended up making it fantastic. So taking a character that is hundreds of years old back to a point in time before he is traditionally shown in London or Translyvania and now showing him in a different location/period may be interesting. Break up the traditional story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, media_junkie said: Wait, how could Frankenstein have a daughter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...