Wanted and Night Watch director Timur Bekmambetov is preparing to direct a new film called Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. The Russian helmer stated to Empire that the film will be produced independently (away from the studios) so that he will be able to maintain complete creative control.
“That one I’m prepping to direct myself. It is not a comedy at all – it is a very entertaining, epic history lesson for millions and millions of teenagers. If you remember Nightwatch, it is maybe in the vein of that kind of movie.”
“We are keeping the traditional look of Lincoln – the big hat and the beard. He has to be historically correct, but with a few special weapons. There is only one book, but there will be many opportunities to develop and explore this world if we get to do sequels. I hope we will start this winter. We are shooting in America.”
Bekmambetov also said that he intends to start work on a sequel to Wanted, direcctly after completing work on ‘Lincoln’.
Read the full article at Empire here.
