Johnny Depp began his career as a musician, performing in various amateur rock bands before making his film debut in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). This film has become a true classic, but it is another horror classic that Depp names as his all-time favorite horror film.

Depp has a lifelong love for horror. In a 1999 interview with SPLICEDwire to promote Sleepy Hollow, he revealed that Tod Browning's classic Dracula (1931), the film that made Bela Lugosi a cultural and gothic icon, is his all-time favorite horror film.

Beautiful Film

He said: "But do I have a favorite? Well, Dracula. Tod Browning's Dracula is, I think, so beautiful, even with all the awkwardness of that time, the way they made films back then. It is a beautiful film."

Dracula was directed and produced by Browning, with a screenplay by Garrett Fort and Lugosi in the title role. The film is based on the play Dracula by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, which in turn is an adaptation of the novel Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker.

Great Success

Lugosi plays Count Dracula, a vampire who emigrates from Transylvania to England and hunts for the blood of living victims, including a young man’s fiancée. Various actors were considered for the role, but Lugosi, who had previously played the role on Broadway, eventually got the chance to bring his portrayal to the big screen.

Upon release, Dracula was a commercial and critical success, leading to several sequels and spin-offs. The film had a lasting impact on popular culture, and Lugosi's portrayal of Dracula made the character a cultural icon and the archetypal vampire in later fictional works.

Other Classics

To illustrate his broad love for the genre, Depp also mentioned Browning's other classic Freaks, as well as his fascination with the Hammer horror films featuring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.



Although each era had its own style and atmosphere, all those influences seeped into his work whenever he had to bring darkness to the screen. His portrayal of the 18th-century vampire Barnabas Collins in Dark Shadows is a perfect example of this, infused with the spirit of Lugosi.

We are just over a year away from the release of Greta Gerwig's reboot of The Chronicles of Narnia, and finally, cast members are starting to speak out. The director of Barbie has been working on this new interpretation of C.S. Lewis's classic book series, which is in development at Netflix. Filming began in August 2025.

Unlike previous adaptations by Disney in the 2000s, Gerwig is opting for a different approach. The new series will start with The Magician's Nephew, the chronologically first book that was published as sixth. This story takes place before the arrival of the Pevensie children and shows how Aslan creates the world of Narnia.

Emma Mackey As Jadis: First Reactions

Rumors about the cast have circulated for months, including the idea that Meryl Streep would voice Aslan. One of the key roles is that of Jadis, the future White Witch. In April, it was announced that Emma Mackey (Sex Education) would take on this role, and now she is cautiously speaking about it for the first time.

While she reveals little in terms of content details, Mackey told MovieWeb: "I can't say much about it, except that it has been a wonderful process so far. It's an adventure. Greta is someone I have immense respect for, a friend, and a creative force. I am very grateful to be on her set."

A Promising Actress For A Complex Role

Mackey, who also appeared in Barbie, is one of the rising stars of this decade. Her role as Jadis promises to be a new step in her career. In The Magician's Nephew, Jadis is not yet the fully-fledged villain as in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, but we will learn about her origins, including her home world Charn and how she comes to Narnia.

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Gerwig seems to be the ideal director for this project. With films like Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie, she has already proven that she excels at coming-of-age stories, literary adaptations, and imaginative worlds. Her experience with large productions will serve well in adapting Lewis's epic saga.

Strong Cast And Ambitious Plans

Alongside Mackey, Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, and Denis Gough have also been confirmed for the film. Gerwig is expected to direct at least two Narnia films. Netflix has high expectations: The Magician's Nephew will receive an exclusive two-week theatrical release in IMAX around Thanksgiving 2026, followed by a Netflix release at Christmas.

If all goes according to plan, this reboot could grow into a large-scale franchise for Netflix. With seven books in the series, there is potential for seven films. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is scheduled for release on November 26, 2026.

Are you eager to start a new, gritty, and compelling docuseries? Marines premieres on Netflix on Monday. The series is created by Lucky8 TV (60 Days In) in collaboration with Amblin Entertainment (Band of Brothers, Five Came Back). You will follow real Marines, instructors, and crew members in this Netflix Original.

In MARINES, you follow the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during intense exercises in the Pacific Ocean. From deck operations to amphibious landings, the series shows how teams train, collaborate, and make decisions under pressure. It's all about discipline, technique, and real risks.

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Thanks to unparalleled access to the United States Marine Corps, the series offers a glimpse into the rigorous training and emotional moments of young Marines as they forge bonds and struggle with the complexities of life at sea. The docuseries is now available on Netflix. Season 1 includes episodes of approximately 45 minutes.