1960′s horror soap opera Dark Shadows has found life once again, this time at the hands of eclectic film-maker Tim Burton.

Already cast are Johnny Depp as Barnabus Collins, Jackie Earle Haley as Willie Loomis, and Eva Green as Angelique.

Currently in talks is the stunning Michelle Pfeiffer. She is apparently up for the role of Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, the matriarch of the Collins family and descendant of vampire Barnabus Collins.

While I’m pleased as punch at the prospect of having the lovely Pfeiffer on board for the production of this film, I must say, I wouldn’t have placed her in Elizabeth’s shoes.

I realize that Pfeiffer isn’t as young as she used to be, but I don’t believe her to be old enough to play the role. Meh, I’ll live with it.

Also in on the table talks is Burton’s wife Helena Bonham Carter who is up for the role of Dr. Julia Hoffman, the only person in Collinsport to know Barnabus’s secret.

Can’t wait to see who else fills the roster on this one. Yeah, I’m a little bit excited, but please dear god, don’t let them F this one up!

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