Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Cast and Characters

The Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter cast and characters combine to project the popular novel of the same name on the big screen. The film’s crew is notable for its genre experts, with Bazelevs Company and Tim Burton Productions clearly putting their best foot forward in ensuring the film’s success. In this context, genre experts are those names that are arguably top of the list when creating a dream team for the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter crew. Who better to write the script than the original novel’s author Seth Grahame-Smith? For dark themes and gothic aesthetics, there is no one more qualified to produce than Tim Burton. With a strong background in dark action films, there may not be anyone more qualified than Timur Bekmambetov to direct and co-produce.

If you've read this far then you are obviously intrigued by teh thought of one of the greatest US Presidents hunting vampires in his spare time. Read on to find out more about the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter cast and crew who are bringing the story and characters of the famous novel to the silver (staked) screen.

Benjamin Walker was picked to headline the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter cast as vampire slayer Abraham Lincoln. The striking, tall and dark haired Walker certainly looks the part, and his critically acclaimed performances on Broadway should give the Abraham Lincoln character the weight he deserves. His work as Andrew Jackson in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson also gives him some experience in being a title character. Mary Elizabeth Winstead will play his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. However, there’s more than just a triple barreled name to make her perfect for the part. At only 27 she already has a collection of cult hits and action films on her resume, such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Grindhouse: Death Proof, Final Destination 3 and Live Free or Die Hard.

When choosing a lead evil vampire villain, there are certain perquisites. Ideally the actor needs to be English with a background in Shakespeare and theatre. Enter Rufus Sewell. His long list of film credits includes Hamlet, A Knight's Tale and The Illusionist. Enough said.

The Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter actors in supporting roles are also very strong. With Jimmi Simpson as Josh Speed, Dominic Cooper playing Vampire slaying expert Henry Sturges, Anthony Mackie as William Johnson, Nancy Lincoln, Abe’s mother, is played by Robin McLeavy and Marton Csokas appearing as fellow hunter Jack Armstrong the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter cast and characters is particularly strong.

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter was composed by Henry Jackman and will be released on July the 3^rd, 2012.

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The Abraham Lincoln cast and crew talk about the film. Benjamin Walker who plays Abraham Lincoln, Rufus Sewell, who plays Adam the film's villain, director Timur Bekmambetov, and novel and screen writer Seth Grahame-Smith talk about motivations and difference between the book and the ALVH movie.

List of the main ALVH Cast Members:

• Abraham Lincoln … played by Benjamin Walker
• Mary Todd Lincoln … played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead
• Henry Sturgess … played by Dominic Cooper
• Stephen A. Douglas … played by Alan Tudyk
• Adam … played by Rufus Sewell
• William Johnson … played by Anthony Mackie
• Jack Armstrong … played by Marton Csokas
• Nancy Hanks Lincoln … played by Robin McLeavy
• Joshua Speed … played by Jimmi Simpson
• Thomas Lincoln … played by Joseph Mawle
• Vadoma … played by Erin Wasson
• Harriet Tubman … played by Jaqueline Fleming
• Vadoma Maid … played by Laura Cayouette
• Jefferson Davis … played by John Rothman
• Congress Man … played by James Rawlings
• Silver Soldier #4 … played by Edrick Browne
• Henry's Wife … played by Teri Wyble
• Gabrielle … played by Alex Lombard
• Willie Lincoln … played by Cameron M. Brown
• Park Victim … played by Mallory Thompson
• Young Abraham Lincoln … played by Lux Haney-Jardine
• Union Soldier … played by Stephen Livaudais
• Young William Johnson … played by Curtis Harris
• Jeb Nolan … played by Frank Brennan
• Rev. Charles Dresser … played by John Neisler

As mentioned earlier, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is directed by Timur Bekmambetov, who also produces the movie alongside Tim Burton and Jim Lemley. The author of the original novel, Seth Grahame-Smith, adapted the original book into the movie script. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Crew music is by Henry Jackman and cinematography by Caleb Deschanel. The film’s editing was by William Hoy.

The movie was produced by Tim Burton’s Tim Burton Productions and Timur Bekmambetov’s Bazelevs Company. ALVH is distributed by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation.