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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

The prequel to the $200 million UNDERWORLD franchise delve into the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires, known as Death Dealers, and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves).  A young Lycan, Lucian (Michael Sheen), emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has persecuted them for hundreds of years.  Lucian is joined by his secret lover, the beautiful vampire Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle to free the Lycans from their brutal enslavement.

Director/Producers

FX artist Patrick Tatopoulos, who developed the creatures for the first two films, is directing. Underworld creator Len Wiseman will produce alongside Lakeshore’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi and Skip Williamson.

Cast

• Bill Nighy
• Michael Sheen
• Rhona Mitra
• Shane Brolly