Aaron Taylor-Johnson (
"28 Years Later") and
Lily-Rose Depp, who both starred in
Robert Eggers"s 2024 gothic horror remake
"Nosferatu", are in talks to re-team with the acclaimed filmmaker for his upcoming film
"Werwulf".
Eggers will direct the werewolf horror film from a script he co-wrote with
Sjón. The duo previously collaborated on the script for the 2022 film
"The Northman", which Eggers also directed.
"Werwulf" is set for a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America.
Tim Bevan and
Eric Fellner of Working Title are producing alongside Eggers and
Sjón, while Maiden Voyage's
Chris and Eleanor Columbus are serving as executive producers.
Taylor-Johnson can next be seen in the British crime thriller
"Fuze" opposite
Theo James, Sam Worthington and
Gugu Mbatha-Raw. He also stars in the horror sequel
"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", which will be released on January 16, 2026, and is on board to star in the crime thriller
"Blood on Snow" based on the
Jo Nesbo novel of the same name.
Depp is also attached to star in the sci-fi comedy
"Alpha Gang" directed by
David Zellner and
Nathan Zellner. The film's cast includes
Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Dave Bautista, Lea Seydoux, Adria Arjona, Doona Bae and
Kelvin Harrison Jr..