'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings' star Awkwafina is all set to star alongside Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage in `Renfield'. 
 
The Universal picture film is a monster movie centred on Dracula’s familiar henchman with Hoult playing the title role. Cage will play Dracula. 
Details about Awkwafina`s role have not been disclosed yet. Plot details of the movie weren’t announced, but as per the Deadline, it’s believed to take place during the present day and is not a period piece. 
 
Chris McKay will direct the project, which is based on an original story outline from Robert Kirkman. Ryan Ridley of 'Rick and Morty' fame will write the script. &nbsp; 
 
McKay’s producing partner Samantha Nisenboim will be joining the project as executive producer. The film will be produced by Skybound Entertainment’s film team including Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst.

On the work front,&nbsp;Golden Globe winner Awkwafina was last&nbsp;seen in Marvel’s 'Shang-Chi'&nbsp;which made $431 million at the global box office. She next will be seen&nbsp;opposite Mahershala Ali&nbsp;in Apple’s 'Swan Song',&nbsp;as well as an&nbsp;untitled Netflix comedy&nbsp;with Sandra Oh.&nbsp;

'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings' star Awkwafina is all set to star alongside Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage in `Renfield'. The Universal picture film is a monster movie centred on Dracula’s familiar henchman with Hoult playing the title role.

'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings' star Awkwafina is all set to star alongside Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage in `Renfield'. The Universal picture film is a monster movie centred on Dracula’s familiar henchman with Hoult playing the title role. Cage will play Dracula. Details about Awkwafina`s role have not been disclosed yet. Plot details of the movie weren’t announced, but as per the Deadline, it’s believed to take place during the present day and is not a period piece. Chris McKay will direct the project, which is based on an original story outline from Robert Kirkman. Ryan Ridley of 'Rick and Morty' fame will write the script. McKay’s producing partner Samantha Nisenboim will be joining the project as executive producer. The film will be produced by Skybound Entertainment’s film team including Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst. On the work front, Golden Globe winner Awkwafina was last seen in Marvel’s 'Shang-Chi' which made $431 million at the global box office. She next will be seen opposite Mahershala Ali in Apple’s 'Swan Song', as well as an untitled Netflix comedy with Sandra Oh.

Awkwafina to star alongside Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage in Universal’s ‘Renfield’

Tom Cruise starrer ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have a new actor take over as antagonist.&nbsp;

Nicholas Hoult has been replaced by Esai Morales. Although there isn’t any information on what the role entailed, we do know that Nicholas had to step back due to scheduling concerns that went topsy turvy as everything had to shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

The film’s production was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-shoot-of-mission-impossible-7-cancelled-in-italy-due-to-outbreak-of-coronavirus-282695">brought to halt </a>in March and it’s unclear when filming will restart.

While Esai Morales has taken over the role, he might have an issue with the scheduling too as dates might clash for his other obligation -- shooting Hulu’s second season of ‘The Great’.

Tom Cruise will be meanwhile seen reprising his role as Ethan Hunt, a globe-trotting secret agent.&nbsp;The star cast&nbsp;includes Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Vanessa Kirby.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912">In Pictures:&nbsp;From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</a>

The film ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have Christopher McQuarrie both write and direct.&nbsp;

The film’s release date has been pushed to November 19, 2021 while the eighth installment will hit the screens on November 4, 2022.

Tom Cruise starrer ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have a new actor take over as antagonist. Nicholas Hoult has been replaced by Esai Morales. Although there isn’t any information on what the role entailed, we do know that Nicholas had to step back due to scheduling concerns that went topsy turvy as everything had to shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Tom Cruise starrer ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have a new actor take over as antagonist. Nicholas Hoult has been replaced by Esai Morales. Although there isn’t any information on what the role entailed, we do know that Nicholas had to step back due to scheduling concerns that went topsy turvy as everything had to shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak. The film’s production was brought to halt in March and it’s unclear when filming will restart. While Esai Morales has taken over the role, he might have an issue with the scheduling too as dates might clash for his other obligation -- shooting Hulu’s second season of ‘The Great’. Tom Cruise will be meanwhile seen reprising his role as Ethan Hunt, a globe-trotting secret agent. The star cast includes Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Vanessa Kirby. In Pictures: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus The film ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have Christopher McQuarrie both write and direct. The film’s release date has been pushed to November 19, 2021 while the eighth installment will hit the screens on November 4, 2022.

Esai Morales replaces Nicholas Hoult as villain in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’

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Awkwafina to star alongside Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage in Universal’s ‘Renfield’

Esai Morales replaces Nicholas Hoult as villain in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’