Acclaimed actor Christopher Abbott transforms into a terrifying werewolf in the new Universal Monster reboot 'Wolf Man', facing a primal battle between his human and animal natures.
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Abbott reveals he had to research more 'National Geographic-type stuff' to prepare for the role, as his character's lycanthropic transition requires him to track the shift from 80% human to 20% animal behavior.
Despite the iconic status of the Wolf Man character, Abbott notes that each iteration has explored different 'allegories and themes', allowing him to put his own spin on the classic horror figure instead of feeling beholden to past portrayals.
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Christopher Abbott, Benicio del Toro, Jack Nicholson, Lon Chaney Jr., Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, The Invisible Man, Wolf Man (2025), Wolf (film), An American Werewolf in London
Acclaimed actor Christopher Abbott transforms into a terrifying werewolf in the new Universal Monster reboot 'Wolf Man', facing a primal battle between his human and animal natures.
beat sheet
Abbott reveals he had to research more 'National Geographic-type stuff' to prepare for the role, as his character's lycanthropic transition requires him to track the shift from 80% human to 20% animal behavior.
Despite the iconic status of the Wolf Man character, Abbott notes that each iteration has explored different 'allegories and themes', allowing him to put his own spin on the classic horror figure instead of feeling beholden to past portrayals.
call sheet
Christopher Abbott, Benicio del Toro, Jack Nicholson, Lon Chaney Jr., Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, The Invisible Man, Wolf Man (2025), Wolf (film), An American Werewolf in London