Director Mary Lambert on Audible’s ‘Dracula’: ‘Jonathan Bailey is a Dracula for our age’
Director Mary Lambert discusses the new Audible adaptation of 'Dracula,' highlighting Jonathan Bailey's performance as a modern interpretation of the iconic vampire. Lambert explores themes of power, immortality, and societal obsession with youth within the context of the classic story.
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Audible’s immersive, all-star audio adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire story, Dracula , features Bridgerton ’s Jonathan Bailey as the bloodthirsty count. “He is a Dracula for our age,” says director Mary Lambert, over a video call from New York, where she lives.
“The horror that Bailey brings to the character is of someone who has absolute control and power over your life and soul.” Mary Lambert, known for her work in the horror genre, including Pet Sematary , says it is something we experience in society right now because there are people who are so rich and powerful that they can do whatever they want.
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