Dark Universe
Summary
Dark Universe films will be distinguished by performances from some of the most talented and popular global superstars stepping into iconic roles, as well as electric new talents whose careers are starting to break through. While previously announced, the stars of both imminent and future Dark Universe projects are gathered for the first time in the attached photo: The Invisible Man and Frankenstein’s Monster will be played by, respectively, blockbuster icon Johnny Depp and Academy Award® winner Javier Bardem, who appear together later this summer in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Those actors join superstar Tom Cruise as soldier of fortune Nick Morton and Oscar® winner Russell Crowe as Dr. Henry Jekyll, who lead the all-star cast of The Mummy, along with Sofia Boutella, the actress who embodies the title role in that film. At its organizing principle, Dark Universe films are connected by a mysterious multi-national organization known as Prodigium. Led by the enigmatic and brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll, Prodigium’s mission is to track, study and—when necessary—destroy evil embodied in the form of monsters in our world. Working outside the aegis of any government, and with practices concealed by millennia of secrecy, Prodigium protects the public from knowledge of the evil that exists just beyond the thin membrane of civilized society…and will go to any length to contain it.
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Dark Universe: All the Canceled Films Planned
Take a look at all the planned Universal Monsters remakes set for The Dark Universe that were canceled following box office bomb of The Mummy.
Universal's Dark Universe Resurrected in an Unexpected Way
The Dark Universe of monsters may have died with The Mummy, but Universal have brought he theme back to life in a new way.
Revisiting 2014's Dracula Untold: Universal's Failed Beginning of the Dark Universe
2014's Dracula Untold may have been another failed start to Universal's Dark Universe, but it's far from the worst monster movie out there.
Why Abandoning the Dark Universe was the Best Move for the Universal Monsters
The Mummy may have been a disaster, but the cancelation of the Dark Universe was the best thing that could have happened to the Universal Monsters.
Why Universal's Dark Universe Failed Before It Began According to Van Helsing Writer
Even its writers knew the Dark Universe franchise was not going to work out.
Minari Oscar Nominee Steven Yeun Wanted as the Lead in Jordan Peele's Next Movie
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Greg Nicotero Wants to Co-Direct Creature from the Black Lagoon Remake with Robert Rodriguez
Creepshow showrunner Greg Nicotero says he's had discussions with Robert Rodriguez about co-directing a remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Keke Palmer Will Star in Jordan Peele's Super Secret New Movie
Get Out and Us writer-director Jordan Peele has called upon Keke Palmer to star in the filmmaker's next feature.
Universal Monsters Crossover Dark Army Deemed Too Expensive, But Paul Feig Wants to Do It Anyway
Paul Feig is determined to make Universal Monsters mashup film Dark Army despite fears the project is too expensive.
Tom Cruise Told One Mummy Co-Star That He Only Runs Alone, But That Soon Changed
Tom Cruise told The Mummy co-star no one was allowed to run with him.
Little Monsters Puts All-Ages Spin on Universal Monsters with Toy Story 4 Director
Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley will helm an all-ages approach to the studio's collection of classic monster characters.
Universal's Bride of Frankenstein Remake Isn't Dead Yet
Writer David Koepp reveals he has been working on the Bride of Frankenstein script during quarantine.
Sebastian Stan Wants to Play Dracula in Blumhouse's Universal Monsters Movie
Sebastian Stan has thrown his name into the hat to play Dracula in the upcoming monster movie from Blumhouse.
Will Smith Wanted for Jordan Peele's Universal Monsters Movie?
A new rumor claims Will Smith is joining Jordan Peele for a mystery movie locked into the Universal Monsters franchise.
James Wan Is Developing a Universal Monsters Movie
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Why Dark Universe Failed in Rebooting Universal Monsters According to Universal Executive
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The Invisible Man Trailer #2: You Can't Escape What You Can't See
Universal Pictures has revealed a new trailer for The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss.
Blumhouse's Invisible Man Gets a Spring 2020 Release Date
Blumhouse's remake of The Invisible Man has locked down a 2020 release date, with Leigh Whannell set to direct.
Is Universal's Dark Universe Rising from the Dead?
Artist Robert Vargas provides evidence that Universal's Dark Universe may not be dead after all.
Invisible Man Movie Loses Writer Amidst Dark Universe Shakeup
Ed Solomon reveals in a new interview that he isn't working on Invisible Man, and that Universal is re-working their Dark Universe franchise.