New Casts for Universal Monsters

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Durham news today from the Daily News Now. This weekend brings a new take on Frankenstein with Jesse Buckley as the bride and Christian Bale as the monster. It follows closely on Guillermo del Toro's version, where Jacob Ellority played the creature just a few months back. All this has spanned buzzing about fresh casts for the classic Universal Monsters. One stand out idea is Doug Jones slipping into the creature from the Black Lagoon. He's a pro at watery humanoids like Abe Sapien in the Hellboy films and the Fishman in the Shape of Water. A remake has been in talks for years and now James Wan of Malignant and Insidious Fame is set to direct. Tom Cruise pops up as a wild pick for Dracula. His forever young vibe screams immortality even in his 60s. He nailed a vampire role as Lestat and interview with the vampire back in 1994, proving he can handle the fangs. Alexander Skarsgurd brings the right mix of rugged intensity and tragedy for Frankenstein's

1:02monster, echoing Boris Karloff's iconic turn. Meanwhile Bradley Cooper fits the invisible man perfectly with his strong voice from Guardians of the Galaxy and dramatic depth in films like a star. Is born. These Dreamcasts highlight the endless fun of reimagining horror legends. With remakes heating up, it will be exciting to see who lands these roles next. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. If Sleep Podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, solo, i, soli, pillow, dot com.