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Sandler to become Dracula

Adam Sandler is set to join a long list of stars to portray the count in Sony’s Hotel Transylvania.

The comedy star however will only be lending his voice to the role, as Hotel Transylvania becomes the latest in a list of 3D cartoons.

The film will see Sandler play the iconic vampire, who was first introduced by Bram Stoker, as an overprotective father who wants to ensure the safety of his daughter Mavis. After warning her of the terrible dangers that exist beyond the borders of his property, which he has turned into a luxury resort where monsters can live without fear of humans. That is until an ordinary boy checks in a takes a liking to the counts daughter.

Sandler will be joined by an all star cast which features the talents of Kevin James as Frankenstein’s monster, James Spade as Quasimodo, Steve Buscemi and Molly Shannon as werewolves an finally Adam Samberg as Jonathan, the human who arrives at Dracula’s hotel.

Sony’s Michelle Raimo-Kouyate comment on the casting of Sandler saying, “We're thrilled to be working with Adam to create a comedic Dracula for a new generation.”

She later added, "We have a unique story about that iconic character, starring a phenomenal cast directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, that re-imagines Transylvania and its legendary monsters in the way that only animation can.

Danny Boyle wants Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson

Director Danny Boyle is reportedly looking to cast Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson in the lead roles of his new thriller Trance.

After Michael Fassbender dropped out due to scheduling issues, Boyles top choice for Fassbender vacated role is Academy Award winner Firth, whilst Johansson is leading in the short list for the films female lead.

The film which is based on the 2001 British TV film will see, an assistant at an auction house mastermind an art heist and team up with a gang of thieves, before suffering a blow to the head and waking up with amnesia. As the only one who knows where the painting’s are located and after his continued failure to remember, the gang begins to suspect duplicity on his part and hire a female hypnotist to get into his brain.

At this point in time neither Firth nor Johansson have received a solid offer to star in the film.

If the pair join the film, Firth will be playing Aidan, the leader of the thieves, while Johansson is presumably up for the role of the female hypnotist.

James McAvoy has already been picked up for the role of Simon, the amnesiac.

Trance will begin shooting before Boyle begins work at the 2012 Olympics, as art-director. Due to this high profile gig the film is expected to see a release in early 2013.