Four pictures from the upcoming vampire/werewolf prequel “
Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans,” have been released.
The film traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as “
Death Dealers” and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.
Michael Sheen,
Bill Nighy and
Rhona Mitra on board to star.
Len Wiseman, who directed the first two films in the franchise, will produce.
Patrick Tatopoulos, who developed the creatures for the first two films, will direct from a screenplay by
Danny McBride.
Tatopolous commented on the plot of the new movie, stating:
“It's the ‘cousin' of the first two films, with the story focused on the history of the werewolves and their rise from slavery.”
“Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans” will hit theaters on January 23rd, 2009.
