Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions is bringing a biopic about the legendary actor Bela Lugosi to the big screen, with Universal Pictures. The iconic Lugosi, best known for his iconic portrayal of Dracula in the 1931 horror classic, is the subject of this new project. The film will explore Lugosi's journey from Hungary to the United States, focusing on his meteoric rise to stardom and the challenges he faced. The script, penned by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who previously worked on Tim Burton's 'Ed Wood', will delve into Lugosi's life, including his initial success and the subsequent typecasting that followed. The biopic will highlight the actor's struggle with the role of Frankenstein, which ultimately went to his rival, Boris Karloff. The film will also showcase Lugosi's later career, including his memorable performance as Ygor in 'Son of Frankenstein' and his return to the role of Dracula in 'Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein'. The project is still in its early stages, but the question remains: who will portray the iconic Bela Lugosi? The film promises to be a fascinating exploration of a horror icon's life and career.
