A Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model and recognizable face of several national advertising campaigns, Maran has also starred in independent films. “Van Helsing is one of the greatest experiences of my life...there’s something very special about this project. And the excitement of the action takes you away from all of the chill in the world,” Maran concludes, speaking both figuratively and literally about executing some of her own stunts—clad only in a sheer costume while shooting on location in midwinter Prague.
Fellow Bride Colloca sums up the relationship between the trio this way: “They’re very good friends, but there’s a very delicate balance. Marishka’s really the little sister. Verona knows she’s the queen and Aleera’s very jealous—she’s always looking for the Master’s undivided attention. There’s a lot more to it than three gorgeous girls out for blood.”
Bride Anaya adds, “Basically, we all live together—rather happily—like a family. Aleera’s very protective. When the family is threatened, she becomes concerned that Dracula wants more brides, so she tries to stop that. She’s determined to be the last one standing.”
Kate Beckinsale muses, “There’s a wonderful mix with the three Brides, three different personalities. You have the really controlling one, the worldly one, and the somewhat unpredictable one, with all of them trying to be first in Dracula’s eyes. So when he starts to get interested in biting Anna, well, it’s kind of worse than high school.”
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