A return toCastlevaniais finally in order for Netflix. Firstrevealed during the streamer’s 2022 Geeked Week, the spinoff seriesCastlevania: Nocturneis finally taking the lid off of the coffin with a new trailer showing Trevor Belmont’s whip-cracking ancestor Richter Belmont in action. Dracula is out of the picture, but a new threat has risen to take advantage of the social upheaval in France and push for the enslavement of humanity as the newest Belmont steps up to fight back.
Set at the time of the French Revolution, Nocturne takes inspiration from two of the most prominent games in theCastlevaniafranchise featuring Richter -Rondo of BloodandSymphony of the Night. Although young, he takes upthe mantle of the Belmont clanat a tumultuous time when the people are rising up to improve their lot in life. The trailer shows the hardships Richter personally has gone through, losing his mother to a ruthless killer who promises to do the same to him when the time is right. Despite all the sadness in his heart, he heeds the call of the sorceress Annette to lead the resistance against the vampire threat that has teamed up with the aristocracy to grind their bones into dust.
Along the way, Richter will also join forces with Maria Renard, another recurring character from bothRondo of BloodandSymphony of the Night, who is using her magic to help lead the forces of the resistance against the creatures of the night. They face a terrible foe in the Vampire Messiah, a being who is prophesied to devour the sun before the moon is full and bring the resistance to heel. She hopes to enslave all of humanity, but Richter, Maria, Annette, and the other members of their band of heroes refuse to let that happen. The final moments of the trailer showthe action-packed, bloody, and painful battleahead as they look to save the people of France and the world from their would-be oppressors.
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Who Will Appear in Netflix’sCastlevaniaSequel Series?
The originalCastlevaniaanimated series starredRichard Armitage,Alejandra Reynoso, andJames Callisas Trevor, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard Tepes respectively, but they’ll head to the sidelines forNocturneasEdward Bluemelvoices Richter andPixie Daviesjoins him as Maria. Rounding out the cast areThusa Mbedu,Sydney James Harcourt,Sharon D. Clarke, Richard Dormer, Iain Glen, Elarica Johnson, Nastassja Kinski, Zahn McClarnon, Aaron Neil, Franka Potente,andSophie Skelton. It’s entirely possible that the original team - especially Alucard because of his role inSymphony of the Night- could appear in flashbacks, but this series seems to be a significant departure from the plot of the games especially without Dracula involved after his happy ending inCastlevaniaSeason 4.
Instead ofWarren Elliswho wrote and co-executive produced the original anime,Nocturnecomes from showrunnerKevin Koldeand writer and creatorClive Bradley.Sam DeatsandAdam Deatswill take on directing duties for the spinoff. They’ll have some massive shoes to fill consideringCastlevaniastandsas one of the best video game adaptationsto ever grace the small screen. If the stunning animation and action from Powerhouse Animation are any indication, this promises to be another strong showing fromthe classic Konami franchise.
Castlevania: Nocturnepremieres on Netflix on September 28. Check out the trailer below.
