Netflix and BBC Teaming on “Dracula” Miniseries

Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Photo by REX/Shutterstock (5294012c)

The latest Netflix-BBC project is going to be a bloody one. 

The streaming giant and network are teaming up again, this time for a new miniseries about the Dracula. 

The new series hails from the multi-award winning makers of Sherlock. The writing-producing team behind Sherlock is working on a series about the iconic vampire. Similarly formatted, three 90-minute installments have already been ordered. The episodes were penned and created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. According to Variety, the series is set in 1897 and will revolve around the blood-drinking count from Transylvania who sets his sights on Victorian London.

BBC’s Piers Wenger said in a statement,  “Steven and Mark’s ingenious vision for Dracula is as clever as it is chilling. In their talented hands, the fans will experience the power of Bram Stoker’s creation as if completely anew. We are thrilled to be collaborating with them and the brilliant team at Hartswood on yet another iconic British series.”

Larry Tanz, VP content acquisition at Netflix added, “We can’t wait to bring Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ brilliant storytelling to our members around the world and we are eager to collaborate on yet another series with the BBC.”

And Sue Vertue, exec at Hartswood Films, concluded, ”We are absolutely thrilled to be back at the BBC, and also delighted that Netflix is coming on board with Dracula. There’s nothing like fresh blood.” 

Gatiss, Moffat, Vertue and BBC’s Ben Irving will serve as executive producers. 

The series will premiere on BBC One in the UK and on Netflix outside of the UK.