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Mary Lambert Casts Jonathan Bailey as Dracula in Audible Adaptation
Mary Lambert directed a new audio version of Dracula for Audible.
The story is based on Bram Stoker’s famous novel from 1897.
Jonathan Bailey plays Dracula, and Ella Purnell plays Mina Murray.
Because it is an audio drama, listeners hear the story instead of watching it.
Lambert says this lets people picture the frightening castle and other scenes in their own minds.
She also says Bailey’s charm and personality make him a good fit for Dracula.
Lambert wanted Mina to have more say in the story than some earlier versions allowed.
She said women have gained more opportunities to shape horror stories.
Director Mary Lambert adapted Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula as an Audible Original audio drama.
Jonathan Bailey voices Dracula, while Ella Purnell voices Mina Murray.
Lambert said Bailey’s charm and personality contribute to his portrayal of the vampire.
She said audio storytelling lets listeners imagine scenes for themselves, without visuals distracting them.
Lambert said the adaptation gives Mina more agency than the “hapless victim” role often used in earlier versions.
- Who
- Director Mary Lambert led the adaptation, with Jonathan Bailey as Dracula and Ella Purnell as Mina Murray.
- What
- An Audible Original audio adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
- Where
- Audible.
- When
- The article says it is now available on Audible; it does not give a release date.
- Why
- Lambert said audio lets listeners use their imagination and that the adaptation gives Mina greater agency.
Key facts
- Format
- Audible Original audio drama
- Source novel
- Dracula by Bram Stoker, published in 1897
- Director
- Mary Lambert
- Dracula
- Voiced by Jonathan Bailey
- Mina Murray
- Voiced by Ella Purnell
- Availability
- Available on Audible, according to the article
Quotes
Mary Lambert
Director of the Audible Original adaptation of Dracula
“Jonathan is an extremely attractive man, and not just physically. He’s so charming. Sexiness is much more than that. It definitely helps to have a gorgeous face, beautiful hair, and lovely skin, but there’s something else that makes someone sexy — it’s their personality and humanity.”
indianexpress.com
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