Caleb Landry Jones on His Thrilling Role as Dracula in New Film

A New Take on Dracula

• 🧛 Caleb Landry Jones discusses his role in the new film "Dracula," a re-imagining by director Lupus On.
• 💬 This version of Dracula speaks more than ever heard in any film, offering a new perspective on the iconic character.
• 💔 The film explores themes of loss of love and spans hundreds of years, presenting a unique narrative.

Portraying a Timeless Character

• 🎭 Jones explains the challenge of portraying a role that spans a century, often feeling lost in time due to the extensive makeup and varied settings.
• 📍 He relied on the costumes and directorial cues to understand the specific time frame and location, such as Venetian court or Spain.
• 🎬 The director, Lupus On, is described as incredibly focused and driven, making it easy for actors to trust his vision.

Unique Interpretations of Dracula

• ✨ Jones acknowledges previous iconic portrayals by actors like Gary Oldman and Christopher Lee, but emphasizes that this film offers a completely different iteration.
• 🤝 He found acting opposite Christoph Waltz to be surprisingly easier than the self-imposed pressure leading up to filming.
• 🎬 The pressure before actual filming is highlighted as more intense than the filming process itself.