Earlier today, Dracula writer/co-executive producer/creator Cole Haddon took to Twitter to reveal a fact about his inspiration for the show.
Fact: @hammerfilms‘ HORROR OF DRACULA was a major influence on my reinvention of Dracula. 12 days to go! http://t.co/riySs5hUG6 #NBCDracula
— Cole Haddon (@colehaddon) October 13, 2013
Horror of Dracula is the 1958 Hammer Horror classic, starring the iconic Christopher Lee, alongside Peter Cushing. Following this film, Lee went on to play Dracula nine more times, making him the man who has played the role more than any other actor in the history of film and television.
Stay tuned for more facts about the show from those who are responsible for brining it to life, as we countdown to the 25th, here on Dracula News. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @DraculaNews.