Summit working on 'Dracula' remake

After exploring the romantic angst of vampires in "Twilight," Summit is developing an action-oriented take on the most famous of the fanged: Dracula.

This one already comes with its own heartthrob in the form of Brad Pitt.

The company has picked up "Vlad," a script by actor Charlie Hunnam, and is in negotiations with music video and photographer Anthony Mandler to direct the project. Pitt is producing, not acting, with Dede Gardner via the duo's Plan B Entertainment production shingle.

"Vlad" centers on Dracula as a young prince; he is known to history as Vlad the Impaler, the man behind the Dracula myth.

Summit picked up "Vlad" awhile ago, developing it quietly, but when execs saw Mandler's reel, the project got a shot in the arm.

Mandler is a music-video director who has worked with Rhianna (helming 10 of her videos), the Killers and Eminem. Execs were wowed by the reel he prepared, which drew comparisons to Zack Snyder and his work on "300"; Summit tried to land the latter project before it ultimately was made at Warner Bros.

With "Vlad," Summit hopes to make a visually edgy and radical period movie that also will break a new talent.

Mandler will oversee a polish of the script.

Summit president of production Erik Feig and vp production Meredith Milton are overseeing the project. Jeremy Kleiner will oversee for Plan B.

Hunnam stars in FX’s “Sons of Anarchy,” recently picked up for a third season, and is shooting “The Ledge,” which Matthew Chapman is directing and stars Peter Sarsgaard, Evan Rachel Wood and Terrence Howard. He is repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Mandler, repped by UTA and Management 360, is also developing "Allegra" with Gregory David Roberts, the author of "Shantaram."

Comments

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I really like your review...Good one! But I still think 1992 has more of a mood and sole. Most of all visually and musically! That does it all to me. I never liked vampires until I saw this....

[brad fan]

Brad as a vampire again!!! I can't wait. I just finished reading the Brangelina book. It put me in the mood for more Brad.

[Nancy]

Brad will not be in the movie.. he is producing.

[Jeff Archuleta]

Chances are it's more of a move by his company than his personal involvement.

[Kay Bouma]

I'm an Independent Film company, and I wrote a book on Vladimir, and I'm now producing my own move. How can a unknown person like me compete with some one like Brad Pitt.

[Kelly]

So excited for this... forget vampires, Vlad was real and much scarier!! Glad his story is finally being told and hopefully properly! Cant wait for the movie!

[hamiltonmark3]

And i thought Brad Pitt was starring as Dracula. vlad does not sound like any vampire oriented film, i believe major changes will be made on the film although it is based on Hunnam's script. Lets see what the finished product will be then. I wonder who they will be getting as the lead actor?

[LeonardBernstein]

Films involving a vampire as a protagonist has been making big bucks in Hollywood and it seems that these guys are planning to join the bandwagon. I wonder what difference would they have to offer as in comparison to the other vampire films that has been shown in the market lately. Need to research what other films the scriptwriter has made just to know what to anticipate.

[Learn Guitar Chords]

Yes, the vampire genre is extremely popular nowadays, especially with girls. It is kind of a sad commentary when you think about it. Why would so many girls be so obsessed with a love story that includes a vampire? Perhaps it's because they are starved for true love? Remember Titanic? I expect this genre will pass by. Maybe the next love story genre will be about werewolves? Hmm.

[Alain Holt]

Can't wait to see the movie. Hope that Brad, besides producing, will hold the main acting role. My girl is also obsessed with the vampire movies

[Rob]

What is going on with that vampire hysteria? It seems like the girls can't wait till someone will put some teeth on their neck? Where is the prince charming on a white horse hiding? Now we have Prince of the white tooth. Ridiculous!

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Hi Guy's,
ood one! But I still think 1992 has more of a mood and sole. Most of all visually and musically! That does it all to me. I never liked vampires until I saw this.

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[BooneSusan24]

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[Chris]

It would be better I think if Brad was actually in the movie.

[tony]

it seems vampires are everywhere on telly in films books and even kids stories its just a popular theme at the moment be interesting to see how involved brad is

[Sonic Producer]

I wonder how this will sell, given the abundance of vampire theme shows that have hit the market lately...

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Haven't we had enough vampire movies? ...enough is enough and I suspect the box office will reflect it.

[Make Own Beats]

Director Anthony Mandler has an impressive pedigree. He's worked with Eminem...and Em doesn't mess around.