“Nosferatu” actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp are reportedly set to reunite with that film’s director Robert Eggers on his next feature “Werwulf” at Focus Features.
The story unfolds in 13th century England and reportedly features dialogue that was true to the time period. It will also have translations and annotations as it uses Old English for the dialogue.
Eggers and Sjón have co-written the period lycanthropy tale which Eggers says is a “medieval werewolf movie” and “the darkest thing I have ever written, by far”. It’s expected to feature elements of witchcraft and plenty of gore.
Nexus Point News broke the casting report, their sources claiming Taylor-Johnson is set to sprout fur to play the titular werewolf while Depp is set to portray his wife.
Eggers, who helmed films like “The Lighthouse,” “The Witch” and “The Northman,” is also developing a “Labyrinth” sequel and a new “A Christmas Carol” adaptation.
Production is expected to begin on “Werwulf” this September ahead of a debut on Christmas 2026.
