'Dracula' Mini-Series from 'Sherlock' Creators Finds Its Leading Man!

The creators of the hit series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, are bringing Dracula to the small-screen and they’ve officially announced the casting of the leading man for the title role.

The Girl in the Spider’s Web actor Claes Bang will be taking on the role!

“I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Dracula, especially when the script is in the hands of the incredible talents of Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and the team responsible for Sherlock,” Claes told EW in a statement. “I’m so excited that I get to dig in to this iconic and super-interesting character. Yes he’s evil, but there’s also so much more to him, he’s charismatic, intelligent, witty and sexy. I realize that there’s a lot to live up to with all the amazing people that have played him over the years, but I feel so privileged, to be taking on this incredible character.”

The period drama will be set in 1987 and will “revolve around the blood-drinking count from Transylvania who sets his sights on Victorian London.”

The Dracula mini-series will be available to stream on Netflix in the US.