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Gary Oldman recalls what drew him to play Dracula: 'I'd really like to say that line'

Gary Oldman shared his motivations for starring as the titular character in the 1992 film 'Bram Stoker's Dracula,' directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

In the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Oldman was asked if he felt pressure when taking on the starring role in 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula, which is just one of numerous cinematic portrayals of the vampire over the past century. While Oldman noted that Bram Stoker's Dracula received a mixed reception at the time of its release, the film has become a much-beloved adaptation of the novel in the subsequent years. Oldman's portrayal of Dracula has consistently topped rankings for fans' favorite versions of Transylvania's most famous resident, but he said his biggest takeaway from the experience was being able to collaborate with a director he admired.

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