‘Renfield’ Final Trailer: Nicholas Hoult Does Battle With Nicolas Cage’s Dracula In Chris McKay’s New Horror-Comedy

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In 2017 Universal debuted their ambitious plans for a series of reboots of their popular 1930s and 1940s horror films. Dubbed the Universal “Dark Universe,” it yielded only two features — 2017’s “The Mummy” with Tom Cruise and 2020’s “The Invisible Man” starring Elisabeth Moss — before being scrapped.

Chris McKay returns to theaters for the first time since 2017’s “The LEGO Batman Movie” with “Renfield” on April 14. And even though McKay directed “The Tomorrow War” in between, most movie fans still associate the director with his 2017 animated jaunt that features Will Arnett as the Caped Crusader.

Variety Thursday.“Nic wanted to emote and annunciate properly, so it was important the veneers were thin,” he said, explaining that the technology allowed him to make quick adjustments to the sharp dentures when needed.In order to put the 3-D printing to good use, Tinsley had to scan Cage’s teeth and then digitally sculpt them so they could fit in his mouth perfectly.The “National Treasure” actor also spent over three hours daily in the hair and makeup chair.“It was a full head of prosthetics, dentures, full body, torso, arms, hands and nails,” Tinsley noted. “Those take time.”Cage also stayed in character for the whole time they were shooting the flick, even when the camera wasn’t on him.

Want to know how the iconic Dracula teeth were made?

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor For Chris McKay’s “Renfield,” Nicolas Cage spent up to three hours each day transforming into the role of iconic vampire Dracula. But the biggest hurdle was developing Dracula’s razor-sharp teeth, makeup artist Christien Tinsely tells Variety. With the teeth design, it was important to consider how Dracula’s teeth would extract from the gums. Tinsley says McKay also wanted all of Dracula’s teeth to be sharp — not just the canines. Tinsley, whose credits include “The Passion of the Christ” and “Emancipation,” says he wanted to be able to make swift adjustments once Cage was on set, meaning he wouldn’t have much time to prep dentures and teeth casting using traditional denture methods. The eventual solution was to use 3D printing.

Here’s a hot take: Nicolas Cage is a fascinating actor. Controversial, I know.

Here’s a hot take: Nicolas Cage is a fascinating actor. Controversial, I know.

Brent Lang Executive Editor RLJE Films has acquired the U.S.rights to “The Dive,” a thriller about a deep-sea diving trip that takes a catastrophic turn. The movie is co-written and directed by Max Erlenwein, who previously made “Stereo.” RLJE Films, which is a business unit of AMC Networks, made the deal with augenschein Film produktion and Protagonist Pictures. The company will release the film on August 25, 2023 in theaters and on demand. Erlenwein co-wrote the screenplay with Joachim Hedén (“Breaking Surface”). The movie Louisa Krause (“Billions”) and Sophie Lowe (“Medieval”) as sisters Drew and May. After a massive landslide sends rocks tumbling into the sea, May is struck by a rock and now lies deep below the surface, trapped by debris and unable to move. That means Drew must put her own life in jeopardy to save her sister before time runs out.

Nicolas Cage has delivered an impressive array of memorable performances over the years, but it’s safe to say his upcoming turn as Dracula in the horror-comedy “Renfield” promises to be unlike any other.

Nicolas Cage became Dracula while filming Renfield – even when the camera’s were turned off.The film’s director Chris McKay said that the Mandy actor was “living” in character between takes while shooting the upcoming horror comedy. In fact, Cage’s method acting approach to the character was so extreme that McKay said it was like talking to the vampire himself.Speaking to Insider, McKay said: “Whatever scene we did, he would still be 100% living in that attitude after we stopped shooting.

Nicolas Cage has been in well over 100 movies, including “Valley Girl”, “Raising Arizona”, “Leaving Las Vegas”, “Adaptation”, “Con Air”, “Face/Off” and many more. But only one of his films evokes so much emotion from fans it leaves him feeling pain.

Will Smith could run.The 59-year-old Hollywood actor has finally revealed the reason he would often be slapped by fans whenever he was at an airport.Cage, whose real name is Nicolas Coppola, said the bizarre trend was inspired by his 1987 film “Moonstruck,” in which he starred opposite singer Cher.In the film, Cher slaps Cage’s character.“For the longest time, back from ‘Moonstruck,’ I would walk to the airport and people just had a habit of saying: ‘Snap out of it!’ from Moonstruck – the Cher ‘Snap out of it’ [line] – and I did get slapped a few times,” he told Entertainment Tonight.“Oh yeah, I did! And that, you know, it’s part of the job,” he added.When asked why fans felt the need to raise a hand against the Oscar winner, Cage suspected it was because fans believed there could have been something in it for them.“I think maybe [they think] I’ll cast them in something. Who knows?” he quipped.Cage previously revealed that he almost turned down the role — but ultimately agreed to it after making a deal with his agent.“I made that movie on a deal with my then-agent Ed Limato.

Nicolas Cage has been in well over 100 movies, including,,,,, and many more. But only one of his films evokes so much emotion from fans it leaves him feeling pain.The 59-year-old Academy Award winner spoke with ET's Rachel Smith on Monday at the New York City premiere of his upcoming horror-comedy film, and he recalled the bizarre incident that would unfold courtesy of fans enthralled by his 1987 rom-com film, , which also starred the legendary Cher.«For the longest time, back from, I would walk to the airport and people just had a habit of saying, 'Snap out of it!' from — the Cher 'snap out of it' [line] — and I did get slapped a few times,» said Cage, whose revelation left his co-star, Nicholas Hoult, in utter shock.«No, no!» Hoult reacted.«Oh yeah, I did,» Cage confirmed.

Nicolas Cage is looking cool in the red carpet!

Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage make quite the duo!ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Hoult at the premiere of the pair's new film,, which sees Cage as Dracula, where he explained why he was «giddy» to be working with the  actor.«It really was one of the most bizarre scenarios of my life looking glancing over and seeing Nic Cage, dressed fully as Dracula,» Hoult said of seeing Cage in the role. «I mean, it doesn't get better than that. So, I was really giddy most of the time on set, and had the best time working with him.»Despite calling seeing Cage as a vampire — fangs and all — in the horror comedy, Hoult said Cage still brought some of his «Cage-isms» to the role.

Nicolas Cage is gushing over his daughter! ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 59-year-old actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his latest film , and he wasn't shy about his love for his wife Riko Shibata's 6-month-old daughter, August.«She's singing really good songs. Her first song — I was very happy about it — naturally, it was about me,» Cage told ET of his daughter, whose nickname is Auggie.

Nicolas Cage has delivered an impressive array of memorable performances over the years, but it’s safe to say his upcoming turn as Dracula in the horror-comedy “Renfield” promises to be unlike any other.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures continues to tap into its classic monsters vault. The studio has acquired a pitch for a revamp of 1956 horror film The Mole People pitched by Chris Winterbauer, who’ll write the script.

A new trailer for the upcoming horror comedy Renfield has been released!