Key Takeaways:
– CBS emerges victorious from a bidding war for a new series centered on Dracula's famed enemy, Dr. Abraham Van Helsing.
– This fresh take on the Van Helsing character is from the makers of ‘Elementary' and involves Lionsgate Television.
– The series will depict Van Helsing as a monster hunter in modern-day New York, working with his ex, Mina Harker.
– The upcoming series is penned by renowned author Jonathan Lee.
– A different series, based on the Alex Van Helsing novels, is also reportedly in development from Eastsiders creator Kit Williamson.
What's up, people? Get ready for a brand-new TV series based on one of the most iconic characters from vampire lore – Dr. Abraham Van Helsing! CBS managed to secure the deal after a fierce bidding war and is now set to be the home of this exciting new show.
Forget about any Van Helsing interpretations you've seen before, like the 2004 Hugh Jackman flick or the Syfy series. This new project is a totally fresh outlook on the character, brought to you by the team behind the TV show ‘Elementary' – Rob Doherty, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman, and Lionsgate Television. This team promises an entirely new spin on the legendary vampire hunter.
This new version of Van Helsing won't be dusting off vampires in old Transylvania. Instead, he's solving wild cases in a contemporary New York City. Using his curious mind, he teams up with his ex, Mina Harker, who's an unyielding FBI special agent. It sounds like just another crime procedural show, but the twist here is that the main characters are none other than Van Helsing and Mina Harker. We can't wait to see how they'll tangle with vampires and other monsters in the urban jungle.
Steering the ship for this project is author Jonathan Lee. He's known for his books ‘The Great Mistake' and ‘High Dive', and he's also working on an adaptation of the latter. If that's not enough, he's behind the forthcoming drama series ‘Lockerbie' on Netflix and BBC and is crafting a limited series about a Las Vegas heist for FX. This guy's pretty busy, so we're betting he's cooking up something awesome for this Van Helsing series.
Interestingly, CBS's new series isn't the only Van Helsing project brewing. Kit Williamson, who created ‘EastSiders', is developing a series based on the ‘Alex Van Helsing' trilogy by Jason Henderson. This story revolves around a 14-year-old descendant of Abraham Van Helsing. This project is set up at AGC Television. It seems like Van Helsing's legacy is living on in many different ways on the small screen.
So, what are your thoughts on this fresh TV series take on Van Helsing, set in the concrete jungle of New York, by CBS? Throw in your opinions by dropping a comment. Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite vampire hunter's latest fictional exploits!
And that's a wrap, guys! A new Van Helsing series is looming on the CBS horizon, offering fresh perspectives on a classic character. As a fan of the weird and wonderful, I'm psyched to see where their storytelling voyage ventures! Cheers to fresh takes and exciting adventures!
