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Robert Eggers Eyeing Reunion With Aaron-Taylor Johnson And Lily Rose-Depp On His Next Film ‘Werwulf’ At Focus Features
ELSTREE, ENGLAND, JUL 16 – Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as a werewolf in Robert Eggers' historically accurate medieval horror film Werwulf, co-written with Icelandic poet Sj�n and set for Christmas 2026 release.
- This September in Elstree, England, production starts with Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular werewolf and Lily-Rose Depp in talks to join as his wife.
- Following Nosferatu's success earlier this year, Robert Eggers co-wrote Werwulf with Sjón and described it as `It's also the darkest thing I've ever written`.
- With a setting in 13th-century England, Werwulf reportedly features elements of witchcraft and stands as one of Eggers’ goriest projects, complete with authentic Old English dialogue and translations.
- Supported by Focus Features, with Robert Eggers and Sjón serving as producers and Chris and Eleanor Columbus of Maiden Voyage as executive producers.
- Set for a Christmas Day release on December 25, 2026, Werwulf is positioned as a prestige horror centerpiece for the 2026 slate.
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'Nosferatu' Star Aaron Taylor-Johnson to Reunite With Robert Eggers for 'Werwulf'
“Nosferatu” star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to reunite with director Robert Eggers on his next film, “Werwulf,” set for a Christmas 2026 release by Focus Features. In “Nosferatu,” Taylor-Johnson played Friedrich Harding, a wealthy shipbuilder who does not heed Thomas and Ellen Hutter’s warnings that their German town has fallen under the curse of the vampire Count Orlok until it is too late. Eggers co-wrote “Werwulf” with Icelandic writer Sjon,…
Robert Eggers Eyeing Reunion With Aaron-Taylor Johnson And Lily Rose-Depp On His Next Film ‘Werwulf’ At Focus Features
Robert Eggers is getting the wheels in motion on his next film Werwulf as sources have confirmed to Deadline that Aaron-Taylor Johnson is set to star in the Focus Features pic with Lily Rose-Depp in talks to join the pic. Eggers will direct and co-wrote the script with The Northman‘s Sjón. Pic is getting a Christmas […]
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The Óscar nominated actor, Willem Dafoehold negotiations to join Werwulfthe next film project of Robert Eggers con Focus Featureswhich will address another horror story, after the realization of Nosfer. If you reach an agreement, this would be the fourth Dafoe film under the orders of Eggers, having previously appeared in The Lighthouse, The Northmanand the aforementioned Nosfer. In addition, Eggers wants Dafoe for the new version of A Christmas…
It's a Nosferatu reunion! Aaron Taylor-Johnson to star in Robert Eggers' Werwulf, with Lily-Rose Depp also in talks
Robert Eggers may be staging a little Nosferatu reunion with Werwulf as Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to star in the upcoming horror flick. Not only that, but Lily-Rose Depp is also in talks to join the project. Both actors starred in Nosferatu. The film is already slated for a December 25, 2026 release, and Eggers plans on shooting it later this year. He co-wrote the script with Sjón, his co-writer on The Northman. Details are being kept under wr…
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