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In his place, Stomp the Yard and I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer director Sylvain White has been signed up in a seven-figure deal.
White, who claims to be a big fan of the Castlevania games, said he "jumped at the chance" to direct the movie.
"Most of the vampire films have been present or set in the future, from Blade to Underworld and I was attracted by the chance to make a dark, epic period movie that almost has an anime feel to it," said White.
The script, which will will now be rewritten by Anderson and White, will attempt to accommodate the change in direction.
The Castlevania film is due for release late 2008.
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