After a theatrical run of nearly two months, Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated horror comedy, Renfield, is set to make its streaming debut on Peacock. The release date for the film, led by the talented Nicholas Hoult, has been confirmed for next week, specifically on June 9. While Renfield boasts an impressive cast, including notable stars, its performance at the box office fell short of expectations, with a worldwide gross of $25 million against a reported budget of $65 million.
What is Renfield about?
Renfield, a modern monster tale centered around Dracula’s devoted servant, showcases the remarkable talents of Nicholas Hoult (known for his role in Mad Max: Fury Road) as the titular character. The story revolves around Renfield, who has tirelessly carried out his master’s sinister commands for centuries. However, Renfield begins to question his existence and longs for a life beyond serving the narcissistic Dracula.
With a stellar ensemble cast, including Golden Globe winner Awkwafina, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage, and Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, the film promises an intriguing exploration of Renfield’s journey to break free from the shackles of his codependency.
Renfield is helmed by director and producer Chris McKay, renowned for his work in The Tomorrow War. The film’s captivating storyline stems from an original pitch by Robert Kirkman, the creative mind behind The Walking Dead, with the screenplay crafted by Ryan Ridley of Rick and Morty fame. The production team includes esteemed producers such as David Alpert, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst from Skybound Entertainment, and Samantha Nisenboim, who serves as an executive producer alongside McKay. Together, this talented team has come together to bring Renfield’s enthralling tale to life.
