Trailer for 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 (
Michael Sheen)emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (
Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (
Rhona Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.
Directed by
Patrick Tatopoulos “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” starring
Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Steven Mackintosh and
Kevin Grevioux will be released on January 23, 2009.
