Dracula (2020 TV series) facts for kids
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Producer(s) | Sue Vertue |
| Running time | 88–91 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hartswood Films |
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| Original release | 1 January – 3 January 2020 |
Dracula is an exciting TV show based on the famous 1897 novel by Bram Stoker. It was created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. This series has three episodes and first aired on BBC One in January 2020. Soon after, it became available on Netflix. The main character, Dracula, is played by Claes Bang.
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What the Show is About
This TV series tells the story of Dracula, starting from his mysterious beginnings in Eastern Europe. It shows his adventures and challenges, including his encounters with the family of Van Helsing. The show explores the legend of Dracula, sharing new stories about the famous vampire and revealing more about his character.
Who is in the Cast
- Claes Bang as Count Dracula
- Dolly Wells as Sister Agatha Van Helsing / Dr Zoe Van Helsing
- John Heffernan as Jonathan Harker
- Morfydd Clark as Mina Murray
- Joanna Scanlan as Mother Superior
- Lujza Richter as Elena
- Jonathan Aris as Captain Sokolov
- Sacha Dhawan as Dr Sharma
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Adisa
- Clive Russell as Valentin
- Catherine Schell as Duchess Valeria
- Patrick Walshe McBride as Lord Ruthven
- Lily Dodsworth-Evans as Dorabella
- Youssef Kerkour as Olgaren
- Samuel Blenkin as Piotr
- Alec Utgoff as Abramoff
- Natasha Radski as Mother
- Lydia West as Lucy Westenra
- Matthew Beard as Jack Seward
- Mark Gatiss as Frank Renfield
- Chanel Cresswell as Kathleen
- Lyndsey Marshal as Bloxham
- Paul Brennen as Commander Irving
- John McCrea as Zev
- Phil Dunster as Quincey Morris
- Sarah Niles as Meg
How the Show Was Made
Developing the Story
Work on the Dracula series started in June 2017. Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat teamed up again to write the episodes. In October 2018, the BBC officially ordered the series. It was planned to air on BBC One and Netflix. Claes Bang was chosen to play Dracula in November 2018. The writers wanted their Dracula to be the main character of his own story. He is the central focus, not just a villain. They wanted to honor the original book while also adding new ideas.
Choosing the Actors
In February 2019, many actors joined the cast. These included John Heffernan, Dolly Wells, Joanna Scanlan, Morfydd Clark, and Lujza Richter. Mark Gatiss also appeared in the series. In April, more actors like Jonathan Aris and Sacha Dhawan joined. The directors for the episodes were Jonny Campbell, Damon Thomas, and Paul McGuigan.
Filming Locations
Filming for the series began on March 4, 2019. They filmed in beautiful locations in Slovakia, such as Orava Castle and Banská Štiavnica. They also filmed at Bray Studios in Berkshire, England. Bray Studios is famous for being where many classic horror films were made.
The Opening Titles
The show's opening title sequence was created by Peter Anderson Studio. It was even nominated for a BAFTA award in 2021 for its design.
When and Where It Aired
How the Show Was Broadcast
The Dracula series first showed on BBC One starting January 1, 2020. Each of the three episodes aired on a different day. All three episodes became available on Netflix on January 4, 2020. A special documentary called In Search of Dracula, hosted by Mark Gatiss, also aired. It explored the history of the famous Count. Many people watched the show, with millions tuning in for each episode.
