We really liked Netflix's Castlevania series. Adapting a beloved franchise is always tricky, but it struck the right balance between doing something fresh and new with the source material and honouring the original games - in this case, the story of Castlevania III.
The series clearly did well enough as Netflix renewed it for a second season of eight episodes last year, due to air this summer. Now, actor Richard Armitage - who voices Trevor Belmont and is perhaps most famous for his role in The Hobbit films - has revealed that a third season has already been ordered by the streaming giant.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Armitage said:
We’re about to record a third. The second season hasn’t been aired yet, but we’re about to do a third.
He also spoke a little about the upcoming second season, which picks up with Belmont joining forces with Alucard:
The son of Dracula [Adrian Tepes, voiced by James Callis] and my character get much more collaborative. I think that’s one of the most exciting things, they start to really work together.
He also said that he'd love to do a live-action movie, something that has been attempted in the past without much success:
I love my character in Castlevania... he's this anti-heroic, drunk, slightly foul-mouthed, irritable git! I feel like it would make the most brilliant live-action piece. It's slightly anarchic and humorous – we don't often see vampire heroics in that vein. One day, maybe.
Let us know if you're looking forward to more animated Castlevania by posting a comment.
[source digitalspy.com]
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opens coffin .... FIIIIIIRST
I watched it subbed though.
I couldn’t help think the first season told what a traditional series would tell in the first couple of episodes. The main characters met, but barely anything else happened. I would have much preferred to have waited until we had at least half the complete story until watching it.
This series makes you pick up SotN and play it again. Love.
I really enjoyed the first season. Great animation, voice acting and story.
More is good. Longer/more episodes per season would be welcome.
Awesome, Can't wait for season 2.
Meh didn't like it at all, they butcherd castlevania
Nice! Long live Castlevania!!!
Nice. I guess that confirms it will take at least 3 seasons to conclude Dracula's Curse's storyline. Maybe "if" there's a season 4 it'll go into Simon Belmont's story. In the meantime, lovin' Trevor's character.
Loved it, but was way to short. Hopefully 8 episodes is a little better, but even that is still pretty short.
I saw "Netflix" and started to get excited... then realized they are just talking about Castlevania and was let down.
I love it can't wait for season 2
Watched the 1st season two days ago and loved it! Can't wait for what's next.
The first four episodes did a good job at getting me interested in a longer story. The “Corrupt Church” element drew a bit much attention, but things seem to be shifting focus to the real antagonist. Here’s hoping they do interesting things with longer seasons.
I'm hoping Grant Danasty makes an appearance. That clock tower music too. So good.
I really wanted to like it and kind of did, but they just sort of over did it for me with the violence and such. Seeing children ripped and half seemed a little unnecessary. I understand a ton of people died but I didn’t see the point in showing things like that. Got a little dark for my taste. I really don’t like the style of anime anyway.
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