Movies News
Thomas McDonell sees 'Dark Shadows'
By Adnan Tezer Mar 30, 2011, 18:06 GMT
Thomas McDonell has joined the cast of Warner Bros.' adaptation of the cult vampire TV show "Dark Shadows," with Johnny Depp starring and Tim Burton directing.
According to Variety, Warner Bros. bought the feature rights to "Dark Shadows" from the estate of Dan Curtis, the producer-director who created the vampire soap opera that aired weekdays on ABC from 1966 to 1971.
The show, which gained cult status during its run, was notable for its depiction of vampires, werewolves, ghosts, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel and parallel universes.
Depp will play the vampire Barnabas Collins.
McDonell will play the young Barnabas.
The cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earle Haley, Eva Green and Bella Heathcote.
Depp will produce with Graham King's GK Films, Richard Zanuck, Christi Dembrowski and David Kennedy.
Seth Grahame-Smith wrote the script.
Warner Bros. is shooting for an April production start with a 2012 release date in mind.
McDonell is generating buzz for his role in Disney's upcoming "Prom."
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Movies
- 1. Polisse – Movie Review
- 2. Moonrise Kingdom – Movie Review 2
- 3. Moonrise Kingdom – Movie Review
- 4. Ashley’s Ashes arrives on VOD (Exclusive Clip Added)
- 5. Chinese Zodiac Cannes Photocall Pictures
Older Talkback
