Aaron Taylor-Johnson is 'cursed' in Robert Eggers film 'Werwulf'
- Director Robert Eggers released the first trailer for Werwulf, showcasing a 13th-century farmer played by Taylor-Johnson who transforms into a beast. The film hits theaters on December 25, 2026.
- Eggers drew on Dark Ages lore from England and Europe, warning viewers the film avoids campy werewolf tropes like silver bullets. He co-wrote the script with an Icelandic writer, continuing his focus on accurate folkloric settings.
- The film's aesthetic relies on 'incorporating the grain structure of black and white film onto colour film,' while dialogue uses understandable Middle English. Alongside Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach.
- Eggers worked with Oxford professors and a dialect coach to ensure the Middle English dialogue remains accessible. He noted this process revitalizes an accent that has not existed in centuries, allowing audiences to follow without a degree in Medieval Studies.
- Anticipation builds for Werwulf following the box office success of Nosferatu, as the project reunites Eggers with his recurring cast. This film marks his deepest dive into the past, moving further back in time than his previous Norse projects.
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Howl at the trailer for Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf'
We can’t tell you how hard it rocks that Robert Eggers is now synonymous with “Christmas release.” How could he not be after Nosferatu made a mint at the box office? Seriously, the guy put Count Orlok up against a Sonic the Hedgehog sequel and a Barry Jenkins Lion King prequel and held his own. A Christmas fucking Miracle, indeed, and we’re hoping that his latest, Werwulf, is more of the same. Hell, it’s got a lot of the same […] The post Howl a…
Focus Features Releases First Trailer for Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' | WATCH | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
*Focus Features has unveiled the first official trailer for “Werwulf,” offering audiences a first look at director Robert Eggers’ latest foray into historical horror. The film, which opens in theaters on Dec. 25, stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe and Lily-Rose Depp. Set in 13th-century England, “Werwulf” follows a remote community terrorized by a mysterious creature stalking the fog-covered countryside. As fear spreads, local folklore beg…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe star in ‘Werwulf’ official trailer - Regional Media News
The official trailer for Robert Eggers' Werwulf has arrived. Focus Features released the first trailer for the upcoming film on Monday. Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as a character called Man, while Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe also make up the film's cast. All three actors previously worked with Eggers in his film Nosferatu. Werwulf's logline reads, "In 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore bec…
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