Caleb Landry Jones and Zoë Bleu reveal the dark secrets behind their new gothic romance, Dracula: A Love Tale, From the legendary Luc Besson, this untold love story reimagines the iconic vampire like never before. What happens when Dracula stops being just a monster… and starts being a romantic?
I sit down with Caleb Landry Jones and Zoë Bleu to talk all things Dracula: A Love Tale - a bold, gothic reimagining of one of the most iconic characters in pop culture history.
We get into what it’s really like taking on characters that come with massive cultural baggage, how director Luc Besson approached Dracula from a deeply human (and emotional) angle, and why this version of the story feels less about fangs and fear and more about longing, love and obsession.
Yes, it’s still dark. Yes, it’s still gothic. But this Dracula might actually break your heart.
We also talk about:
• Reinterpreting legendary characters for a modern audience
• The emotional core of Dracula: A Love Tale
• Romance vs. horror in vampire storytelling
• Working with Luc Besson and trusting a bold creative vision
• Why Dracula continues to haunt pop culture generation after generation
If you think you’ve seen every version of Dracula… this one might surprise you.
👇 Drop a comment and tell me:
Do you prefer Dracula as a monster, a tragic romantic, or both?
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