Nicolas Cage Portrays Dracula in Renfield

WATCHING Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula is by far the biggest selling point for Renfield. But the actor likely won’t be portraying the legendary character in the way that you’d expect. Director Chris McKay offered some insight into what Cage’s Dracula will be like saying, “We’re doing something different. It’s going far away from what you would typically think of a Dracula movie: it’s modern, and it’s through the lens of Dracula as a sh*tty boss.”

The filmmaker continued, revealing that Renfield will be a little more than just a straight-up comedy. “[It’s] not a straightup comedy,” he added. “There is definitely a tongue-in-cheek premise — what if your boss was literally the boss from hell? — but it’s also got action, it’s got a lot of heart, it’s not without menace.”

Meanwhile, Cage’s co-star Nicholas Hoult has heaped praise on what the

Face/Off star is doing with the role of Dracula. “But to get to work with him whilst he was playing Dracula, I don’t think there’s two more iconic things than Dracula and Nic Cage,” he said. “So, to put those together and be in scenes with him and just watch all the inspiration and all the things that he brings to the character, the fun of it, the dedication, his love for acting, I just loved every single moment.”

Hoult has further teased what Cage will bring to the iconic role saying, “As a person, he’s such a pure soul to be around, and I’m excited for people to see what he’s done. It’s original, but it’s steeped in a lot of history, Dracula history and folklore. So it’s exciting, even though it’s a very bizarre, elevated tone for an action-comedy. So I’m excited for it.”

Renfield is scheduled to be released on April 14, 2023, by Universal Pictures.

IN MEMORIAM Lisa Marie Presley 1968-2023

LISA Marie Presley passed away from cardiac arrest at age 54. The daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley was rushed to the hospital after paramedics performed CPR at her home. Later that Thursday night, her mother shared the sad news.

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley confirmed in a statement to People magazine. “She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”

Lisa Marie Presley made a January 8 public appearance at Graceland, celebrating what would have been Elvis’s 88th birthday. But her last memorable and very public appearance took place on January 10 at the Golden Globe Awards, where she was also seen on the NBC broadcast of the show, after Austin Butler thanked her and Priscilla from the stage, and she tapped her heart in response to him across the room as she and her mother wiped away tears.