Dark Universe Monster Movie Fancasting. The Dark Universe has officially launched – now that Dracula Untold is being ignored – and it’s already off to a shaky start. While The Mummy is likely to break even in a financial sense, there’s no doubt that it’s been a disappointment, both to fans and the studio.

The Tom Cruise headliner has received weak reviews and underwhelming domestic box- office, and even though Universal Studios has announced a whole slate of movies featuring their classic monsters in one shared world, there doesn’t seem to be much audience excitement surrounding them. There’s still time to course correct, and if the forthcoming movies manage to get viewers on board, then perhaps the franchise will have some legs. The studio has also recruited A- list talent like Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem for The Invisible Man and Frankenstein’s Monster, respectively, so they’re definitely putting their money where their mouth is. Universal has a rich back catalogue of monster movies to choose from, and they’ll no doubt try to recruit big names to fill in the roles. They’ve already hinted at some actors they’d like to collaborate with, and there are key roles that fans would love to see certain performers take on. Time will tell if the Dark Universe will actually blossom, but in the meantime, let’s daydream about how good it could be. Charlize Theron – Bride Of Frankenstein.

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Charlize Theron is an actress who likes to mix things up, and she’s equally at home in weighty dramas – think Dark Places or Monster — as she is with genre fare like Prometheus or Mad Max: Fury Road. This has helped her avoid typecasting while giving her a chance to play a wide variety of characters. Her choices don’t always pan out, but even if the movie is disappointing, she’ll always bring her A- game.

Bride Of Frankenstein will be a true test for the Dark Universe, because if it fails, the whole slate is potentially doomed. They certainly picked the right director in Bill Condon, but the most important part will be the casting of the Bride herself. While Angelina Jolie’s name has been thrown around, it seems unlikely; her interests seem to lie outside of movies these days (or behind the camera, if anything), so getting her to sign for a franchise is a big ask. Theron, on the other hand, would be perfect, since she has the acting skills and the respect of genre fans, and would be able to convey the tragedy of the role while delivering a memorable performance through the required make- up. Andy Serkis – The Creature From The Black Lagoon. Andy Serkis has come to define what can be achieved with motion capture performances thanks to his groundbreaking work as Gollum in the Lord Of The Rings series.

Since then, he’s built on that with scene- stealing work in 2. King Kong and as Caesar in the rebooted Planet Of The Apes series, in addition to working steadily outside the motion capture suit in movies like Avengers: Age Of Ultron. Despite many attempts over the years, Universal have struggled to reboot The Creature From The Black Lagoon.

Directors like Joe Dante, John Landis and John Carpenter have all tried their hand with it, but it’s always fallen apart. Gill- Man is still an icon though, so the Dark Universe will almost certainly dust him off. When they do, he’ll likely be realised with CGI motion capture, and there’s no better actor to reinvent him than Serkis. When it comes to this style of acting, he’s at the top of the game, and if anyone can reinvent the character – and give him a hint of humanity – it’s him. Gary Oldman – Van Helsing. There were whispers a few years ago of Tom Cruise being in the running for a Van Helsing reboot, leading to rumors his character in The Mummy would eventually be revealed as the famous vampire hunter.

This didn’t turn out to be the case, leaving the role wide open. Probably. While it would be easy to reinvent the character as a younger, Tom Hardy- style action hero, going a more traditional route would be more interesting. The character is typically depicted as older, with actors like Peter Cushing and Anthony Hopkins coming to define certain aspects of Van Helsing. Watch Online Watch Blue Gold: World Water Wars Full Movie Online Film.

With that in mind, Gary Oldman would be an excellent addition. Not only would he take a well- travelled role and inject it with something fresh, he’d also be tipping a hat to his time playing Dracula himself in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1. Oldman is no stranger to franchises after The Dark Knight Trilogy and Harry Potter, and it would be nice to have a seasoned pro giving the series a grounding, no matter how silly things get. Nicholas Hoult – Count Alucard. Son Of Dracula was the last in Universal’s Dracula trilogy and features Count Alucard getting into all sorts of mischief.

Despite the title, the movie seems to imply the character actually is Dracula himself, but in the years since, the concept of Alucard being the son of Dracula has been used in various movies, books, and games, such as Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night. Despite being one of the lesser known entries in the original Universal Monsters franchise, Son Of Dracula is notable for including the first onscreen instance of a vampire turning into a bat. If the Dark Universe flourishes into a major franchise, it’s easy to imagine Alucard will turn up eventually. His casting will likely be dependent on who plays Dracula, but Nicolas Hoult could be a strong contender.

He’s an actor on the verge of a star- making role, he’s shown he can act under heavy makeup from his time playing Beast in the X- Men prequels, and his performance in Kill Your Friends shows he can nail the charming side of a monstrous character. Jennifer Lawrence – Dracula’s Daughter. Universal appears eager to hire the biggest names possible for the Dark Universe, and they’ve already mentioned Jennifer Lawrence as someone they’d be eager to work with. Since she’s currently one of the biggest stars in Tinseltown, it seems likely that her phone will ring eventually, and the part they offer had better be something cool. Part of the appeal of taking part in this rebooted series would be the chance to play a classic monster, and it’s doubtful the role of a love interest would be something Lawrence would be attracted to. Dracula’s Daughter was the follow- up to 1. Dracula and follows his daughter – Countess Zeleska – as she tries to break his curse, but she usually ends up failing and drinking blood regardless.

There’s plenty of scope to reinvent the concept for the modern day, however; she could be hero, a villain, or somewhere in between, and she could turn into a key figure in the Dark Universe. Since the character isn’t a big name like the other heavy hitters, an actress of Lawrence’s status may be needed to attract audiences. Ryan Gosling – The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame has been adapted many times in the past, including Universal’s attempt, which dated all the way back to 1. The plot is as much a love story as a horror movie, and it will be interesting to see how the Dark Universe tries to reinvent the character for modern viewers.

Ryan Gosling could be a unique choice for Quasimodo for a couple of reasons. He’s no stranger to a love story, but the movie would allow him to bypass his matinee idol looks under layers of heavy make- up. He’s another actor who’s managed to avoid typecasting by constantly switching up genres and characters, and he’d no doubt relish the challenge of acting through monster make- up. He’d also be able to perform the dramatic side of things while performing any stunts required; since the Dark Universe is putting the focus on action, the number of setpieces might be bumped up. Benicio Del Toro – Renfield. Renfield is an important supporting character in Dracula, being a mental patient with a fondness for eating insects and birds. It’s eventually discovered that he’s under the influence of Dracula himself, who tempts him with an offer of immortality if he does his bidding.