When IT comes out and blows up the box office this weekend, we expect that director Andy Muschietti (Mama) is going to instantly become one of the hottest directors in Hollywood. Muschietti is already on board to direct the pilot episode of Hulu’s “Locke and Key,” as well as (very likely) the IT sequel.
But what else is on his plate at the moment?
According to Deadline, Paramount Pictures has acquired screen rights to Dracul, the first prequel authorized by the estate of Bram Stoker. According to the site, “The film will be developed as a potential directing vehicle down the line for Andy Muschietti, teamed with IT producers Barbara Muschietti and Roy Lee.”
Written by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker…
“The tale is set in 1868, where a 21-year old Bram Stoker meets with an ungodly evil, which he traps in an ancient tower all the while scribbling the events that led him there.”
Paramount’s Vanessa Joyce will oversee development with Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment.
