Watch the first trailer for “Renfield,” a Dracula movie starring Nicolas Cage
Universal has released the first trailer for “Renfield,” a Dracula movie starring Nicolas Cage.
Despite movie (and vampire) fans’ curiosity about Cage’s distinctive spin on the voice and aesthetic of Count Dracula in the upcoming film, the Academy Award-winning actor is not the main character. Instead, the film’s protagonist and namesake is Nicholas Hoult, who plays the Transylvanian count’s right-hand man, Renfield.
Renfield begins as a devoted servant who gradually becomes disillusioned with carrying out Dracula’s malevolent deeds. When a traffic cop played by Awkwafina catches his eye, love fuels Renfield to reevaluate his outlook on life and his willingness to continue helping Dracula.
“Renfield” is directed by Chris McKay, who previously helmed “The Lego Batman Movie” and its sequel, and Samantha Nisenboim is executive producing the feature alongside Todd Lewis. The script was based on an idea from “The Walking Dead” comic book co-creator Robert Kirkman and authored by “Rick and Morty” writer Ryan Ridley.
