Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp to Star in Robert Eggers' WERWULF

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..

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New on DVD, Blu-ray & 4K: NOSFERATU (2024)

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Product Description: In Nosferatu, estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with a prospective client named Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård). While away, his new bride Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) is plagued by visions and an increasing sense of dread in anticipation of an encounter with a horrifying force beyond her control. The gothic tale of obsession is directed by Robert Eggers and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Simon McBurney and Willem Dafoe.

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Robert Eggers To Write And Direct LABYRINTH Sequel

"Nosferatu" and "The Witch" filmmaker Robert Eggers has signed on to write and direct a sequel to the classic 1986 musical fantasy film "Labyrinth". Eggers will write the script alongside Sjón, his collaborator on the 2022 Viking epic "The Northman". Eggers and Sjón will also work together on the filmmaker's upcoming werewolf horror film "Werwulf", which hits theaters on Christmas Day 2026.

Plot details are under wraps. The project has been in the works since 2017 with Scott Derrickson ("Sinister", "The Black Phone") previously attached to direct. Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing.

The original film was directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas. The story followed a teenager (Jennifer Connelly, who journeys through an otherworldly maze to rescue her baby brother, whom she inadvertently wished away to the realm of Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie).

Upon its release in 1986, "Labyrinth" only grossed $34 million against a budget of $25 million, but fared better overseas. Its visual effects were nominated at the 1987 BAFTA awards. Throughout the years the film's popularity has grown, leading to tie-in novels and comic books, video games, special screenings and even an annual fan masquerade ball, which is considered one of the largest in the world.

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NOSFERATU (2024) - Trailers, Clips, Featurette, Images and Posters

"Nosferatu" is a gothic horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers based on the 1922 silent film of the same name, which in turn was an unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula". The film stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney and Willem Dafoe. The remake was released in theaters on December 25, 2024.

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DVD, Blu-ray & 4K: THE NORTHMAN (2022) Starring Alexander Skarsgard

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Product Description: From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father's murder. With an all-star cast that includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe.

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THE NORTHMAN (2022) - Trailers, Clips, Featurettes, Images and Posters

"The Northman" is a historical action drama directed by Robert Eggers ("The Witch", "The Lighthouse") from a script he co-wrote alongside Sjón ("Lamb"). Based on the legend of Amleth, the film follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father's murder. The cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk and Willem Dafoe. The film opened in theaters on April 22, 2022 in the US.

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DVD & Blu-ray: THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson

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Product Description: Two lighthouse keepers (Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe) fight each other for survival and sanity on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. From Robert Eggers, the visionary filmmaker behind horror masterpiece 'The Witch'.

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THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) - Trailers, Images and Posters

"The Lighthouse" is a psychological horror film directed by Robert Eggers ("The Witch") from a script he co-wrote with his brother Max Eggers. The film stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s, who faced with solitude begin to lose their sanity and become threatened by their worst nightmares.

"The Lighthouse" premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival where it won the FIPRESCI Prize, and it opened in select theaters on October 18, 2019.

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New on DVD & Blu-ray: THE WITCH (2016)

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Product Description: A devoutly Christian family in 1630s New England, struggles to survive living along the edge of a vast wilderness. When one of their five children goes missing and their life-sustaining crops fail, they fall victim to paranoia and fear as they begin to turn on one another.

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New THE WITCH Trailers, Images and Posters

A24 has released two new trailers, as well as a few new images and posters for the horror film "The Witch".

The story takes place in 1630 New England and it follows a small family whose lives are torn apart when their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail. The film won the Directing Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, and was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.

Written and directed by Robert Eggers, the film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Katie Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Lucas Dawson, and Ellie Grainger

"The Witch" opens in theaters on February 19th.

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THE WITCH Trailer and Poster

The first trailer and poster for the horror film "The Witch" have been released. Written and directed by Robert Eggers, the film takes place in 1630 New England and it follows a small family that begins to unravel, turning against each other, when their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail. The film won the Directing Award and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The cast features Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Katie Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Lucas Dawson, and Ellie Grainger

"The Witch" will open in theaters sometime in 2016.

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