The Last Voyage of the Demeter is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by André Øvredal. It is an adaptation of "The Captain's Log", a chapter from the 1897 Bram Stoker novel Dracula. The film stars Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter is set to be released on August 11, 2023, by Universal Pictures.
Plot[]
Strange events befall the crew of the merchant ship known as the Demeter as they are stalked by a dark presence.
Cast[]
- Corey Hawkins as Clemens, a doctor who joins the Demeter.
- Aisling Franciosi as Anna, an unwitting stowaway.
- Liam Cunningham as the captain of the Demeter.
- David Dastmalchian as Wojchek, the Demeter's first mate.
- Javier Botet as Dracula
- Jon Jon Briones
- Stefan Kapičić
- Nikolai Nikolaeff
- Woody Norman
- Martin Furulund
- Chris Walley
- Nicolo Pasetti as Deputy Hirsch[4]
Production[]
In 2002, Bragi F. Schut wrote the initial screenplay for The Last Voyage of the Demeter, based on the singular chapter "The Captain's Log" from the 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, with Robert Schwentke on board to direct, as well as rewrite with partner Mitch Brian.[5] However, the film languished in development hell for close to two decades with several other directors attached to the film including Stefan Ruzowitzky, Marcus Nispel, David Slade and Neil Marshall. At one point Noomi Rapace and Ben Kingsley were set to star in the film, with Viggo Mortensen "in talks".[6][7][8][9]
In October 2019, it was announced André Øvredal would direct the film with Amblin Partners obtaining the rights.[10] In January 2021, Corey Hawkins joined the cast of the film with a new draft written by Zak Olkewicz.[11] In June 2021, David Dastmalchian, Liam Cunningham, Aisling Franciosi, Javier Botet, Jon Jon Briones, Stefan Kapičić, Nikolai Nikolaeff, Woody Norman, Martin Furulund and Chris Walley joined the cast of the film.[12]
Principal photography began on June 30, 2021, in Berlin, before occurring in Malta, and ended on October 1.[13][14] In December 2022, Schut and Olkewicz received screenplay credit, Schut received screen story credit, and Mitch Brian, Lowell Cauffiel, James Hart, Ruzowitzky, and Schwentke received off-screen additional literary material credit.[15]
Music[]
In April 2022, Thomas Newman was announced as composer for the film.[16]
Release[]
The Last Voyage of the Demeter is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on August 11, 2023, by Universal Pictures.[2][17] It was previously scheduled for January 27, 2023.[18]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ Amblin's Dracula Flick 'Last Voyage Of The Demeter' Enlists 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark' Cinematographer Roman Osin (June 10, 2021).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 D'Alessandro, Anthony (20 May 2022). Universal Moves 'The Last Voyage Of The Demeter' To Deep Summer 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) - About the Film.
- ↑ Universal's Dracula Film 'Last Voyage Of Demeter' Coming Ashore In 2023 (in en-US) (2022-07-19).
- ↑ Kit, Zorianna (August 4, 2003). Schwentke will captain 'Voyage'. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 4, 2003.
- ↑ Script to Pieces: The Last Voyage Of Demeter (February 17, 2017).
- ↑ MOVIESFriday the 13th Helmer to Captain 'The Last Voyage of Demeter' (May 2009).
- ↑ Neil Marshall to Direct The Last Voyage of Demeter (May 12, 2012).
- ↑ Viggo Mortensen Offered 'Last Voyage of the Demeter'; Kingsley & Rapace Still Attached? (June 25, 2012).
- ↑ Kit, Borys (October 1, 2019). 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' Filmmaker Tackling Horror Thriller 'Last Voyage of the Demeter' (Exclusive).
- ↑ Kroll, Justin. "Corey Hawkins To Star In 'Last Voyage Of The Demeter' For Amblin And André Øvredal", Deadline Hollywood, January 26, 2021.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (June 30, 2021). David Dastmalchian, Liam Cunningham Join Amblin Horror Thriller 'Last Voyage of the Demeter' (Exclusive).
- ↑ Lane, Carey (June 30, 2021). Javier Botet Will Haunt the 'Last Voyage of the Demeter' as Dracula in Upcoming Amblin Horror Film.
- ↑ Cheers to director André Øvredal and his talented cast and hardy crew on the completion of principal photography for THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER. You are the lifeblood of this creative endeavor, and as we all know, the blood is the life... (October 1, 2021).
- ↑ The Last Voyage of the Demeter (6 December 2022).
- ↑ Thomas Newman to Score André Øvredal's 'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' (April 12, 2022).
- ↑ Mendelsohn, Jon (May 20, 2022). Last Voyage of the Demeter Sets 2023 Release Date.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (20 July 2021). Universal Dates Jo Koy's 'Easter Sunday', Sci-Fi 'Distant' & Corey Hawkins Pic 'The Last Voyage Of The Demeter'.
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