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
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“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 will write, direct and produce through her production company Highwayman.
It’s worth noting that this will be a separate feature from another “Dracula” project Blumhouse is producing from director Karyn Kusama. Universal has been committed to keeping up its monster movie IP with filmmaker-driven projects after the success of “The Invisible Man” with Elisabeth Moss from last year.