Maggie Gyllenhaal Cast as Gender-Swapped Van Helsing in Audible's Dracula
Maggie Gyllenhaal will voice a gender-swapped Van Helsing in Mary Lambert's Audible Original adaptation of Dracula, joining Jonathan Bailey and Aimee Lou Wood.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has been cast as a gender-swapped Van Helsing in an upcoming Audible Original audiobook adaptation of Dracula. The production is directed by Mary Lambert.
Gyllenhaal joins a voice cast that includes Jonathan Bailey as Dracula, Aimee Lou Wood as Lucy Westenra, Louis Partridge as Jonathan Harker, and Ella Purnell as Mina. David Jonsson and Johnny Flynn round out the ensemble.
The casting marks another gothic horror project for Gyllenhaal, who directed The Bride, her 2026 take on Frankenstein. That film was released on March 6, 2026, and holds a 57% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Audible's new adaptation follows a 2017 audiobook version of Dracula that featured Tim Curry as Helsing, Alan Cumming as Dr. Seward, and Tony Todd as Dracula.
Quick answers
Who plays Van Helsing in Audible's Dracula?
Maggie Gyllenhaal voices a gender-swapped Van Helsing in the upcoming Audible Original adaptation.
Who else is in the cast of Audible's Dracula?
Jonathan Bailey plays Dracula, Aimee Lou Wood plays Lucy Westenra, Louis Partridge plays Jonathan Harker, and Ella Purnell plays Mina. David Jonsson and Johnny Flynn also star.
Who directs the Audible Dracula adaptation?
Mary Lambert directs the audiobook.