Netflix's 'Dracula' Series Casts Its Lead In Claes Bang

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Claes Bang has impressed since his role in The Square, having since received roles in The Girl in the Spider’s Web and the next season of The Affair. Now he’s headed to Netflix for his next role. According to Collider, Bang will star in the Netflix/BBC co-production of Dracula.

            The show which comes from the creators of Sherlock, will be a three-episode adaptation of the classic tale from Bram Stoker. Each episode will be 90 minutes in length. The show will be set in 1897 Transylvania and will start production in next year, meaning that there is a good chance the show doesn’t hit the air till 2020. Bang talked about taking on the role in a statement from Deadline:

            “I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Dracula, especially when the script is in the hands of the incredible talents of Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and the team responsible for Sherlock. I’m so excited that I get to dig in to this iconic and super-interesting character. Yes, he’s evil, but there’s also so much more to him, he’s charismatic, intelligent, witty and sexy. I realize that there’s a lot to live up to with all the amazing people that have played him over the years, but I feel so privileged, to be taking on this incredible character.”

            The Danish actor continues to score high-profile roles, and this is just his latest. Are you guys excited to see this Dracula series from Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss? How do you like the casting of Claes Bang? Let us know in the comment section!