Katie McGrath is keeping it dark and gothic for her next acting role following Merlin.

McGrath is set to appear as a regular in Dracula, the latest show to tackle Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire.

Set in Victorian London, the series follows Dracula as he makes his way through high society, seeking revenge on those who have ruined him.

Katie will play Lucy Westenra “an aristocratic social butterfly whose free-spirited ways will land her in all manner of trouble, pushing the boundaries of friendship to the limit.”

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is playing the role of Dracula.

The show will air in the UK on Sky Living later this year.