Dominic Cooper Sets His Sights on Dracula

More star power is heading to Transylvania to take part in Universal’s latest tale of the Count, Dracula (formerly Dracula Year Zero). Read on for the latest of who’s next to put the bite on!

According to Variety, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter actor Dominic Cooper (pictured) looks ready to take on the most famous vampire of all as he is in negotiations to co-star in Uni’s new flick. No word on his role as of yet!

If signed, he’ll star opposite Luke Evans (Dracula) in the flick, along with Sarah Gadon. Look for Dracula in theatres on August 8, 2014. Universal’s dramatic horror movie tells the origin story of the most famous of vampires. Michael De Luca is producing the project, and commercials helmer Gary Shore is making his directorial debut on the picture.

The script tells of a young prince who, when the lives of his wife and child are put in danger by a bloodthirsty sultan, risks his soul to save them and in the process becomes the first vampire. More as it comes.