Riccardo Scamarcio and Benedetta Porcaroli debate feminism in Dracula

Actors Riccardo Scamarcio and Benedetta Porcaroli engaged in a brief debate regarding feminist interpretations of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ during a joint interview with Vanity Fair. The discussion occurred while promoting a new Audible Original audio adaptation of the novel, in which Scamarcio voices Count Dracula and Porcaroli voices Mina.

When asked if the work contains proto-feminist elements, Scamarcio expressed irritation, suggesting that the concept of feminism is being applied too broadly to all subjects. Porcaroli disagreed, arguing that Mina’s character arc represents the deep emancipation and autonomy of a woman. Following her rebuttal, Scamarcio partially conceded the point, acknowledging the validity of her perspective.

The exchange drew comparisons to previous controversial comments made by Scamarcio regarding traditional family roles in a past television appearance.