According to Deadline, the original series saw Angelique as a powerful witch who was both “tormented and bewitched by her love-hate relationship with Barnabas Collins.” Collins, of course, is being played by Burton perennial Johnny Depp (who funny enough will be enjoying virtually the same dynamic with his PIRATES 4 co-star Penelope Cruz… this lucky f*cking bastard).
Burton is scheduled to begin shooting DARK SHADOWS this April, with a release some time in 2012.