“Renfield”: the film with Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula already has the first official trailer

In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal assistant, Nicholas Hoult is Renfield, the tortured sidekick to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula.

Directed by Chris McKay (The great LEGO adventure, Lego Batman; the movie), Renfield revolves around Count Dracula’s henchman who decides to quit his job after falling in love. It is starring Nicholas Hoult in the skin of Renfield, next to Nicolas Cage like Dracula. A terrifying horror story between a chief vampire and his faithful follower.

The plot tells that “Renfield, who has had enough of spending centuries as Dracula’s lackey, seeks a new path in life and perhaps a chance at redemption when he falls for a bad-tempered traffic cop, Rebecca Quincy.” , points out its official synopsis.

Nicholas Hoult will play Renfield. (Reuters)
Nicholas Hoult will play Renfield. (Reuters)

This movie is not a classic reboot of Bram Stoker’s novel, but instead will focus on said minor character who is outside of the main narrative. Renfield is the enigmatic and crazy helper of the leading vampire, known for being locked up in an asylum awaiting the arrival of his master.

As its creators Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ridley revealed some time ago, the idea of ​​this horror comedy is to demonstrate the toxic relationship between the protagonist and the villain in a current context, leaving aside the more traditional and period adaptations.

"Renfield" will be released on April 14, 2023 in theaters in the United States. (Universal Pictures)
“Renfield” will premiere on April 14, 2023 in theaters in the United States. (Universal Pictures)

With the union of Cage and Hoult, the film is expected to achieve a perfect mix between black comedy and classic horror. In addition to its leading stars, the main cast of the film will include the participation of Awkwafina, seen in Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings, Ocean’s 8: The Swindlers Y Jumanji: The Next Level. She will be next to Ben Schwartz (Walking the Tightrope; Sonic: The Movie), Adrian Martinez (American Scandal), Shohreh Aghdashloo and Ahmed Zakzouk, among others.

Renfield Not only is he a loyal minion, he’s also someone Dracula counts on for victims. So, the issue of who needs who more could be the lynchpin of the movie.

Nicolas Cage will get into the role of Count Dracula in "Renfield". (REUTERS/Carlos Osorio)
Nicolas Cage will get into the role of Count Dracula in “Renfield.” (REUTERS/Carlos Osorio)

Renfield It will hit theaters on April 14 of this year in the United States. For Latin America, an official date has not yet been published, therefore it will be necessary to continue waiting. Meanwhile, you can see the series of dracula on Netflix, which also has a modern twist.

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