Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' as Lily-Rose Depp eyes possible reunion in cast
The project marks a reunion for the actor and director following their collaboration on the gothic vampire feature Nosferatu. Lily-Rose Depp, who also starred in Nosferatu, is currently in discussions to join the cast of Werwulf.
The film is scheduled for a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America. Eggers co-wrote the script with longtime collaborator Sjón, following their previous work on The Northman. Werwulf will continue Eggers' exploration of folklore and myth through a stylised horror lens.
The project is being produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title, alongside Eggers and Sjón. Chris and Eleanor Columbus of Maiden Voyage are on board as executive producers.
Eggers has built a consistent partnership with Focus Features, which backed his earlier titles including The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu.
The latter, a reimagining of the 1922 silent film, featured Depp as a young woman pursued by vampire Count Orlok, portrayed by Bill Skarsgård. Taylor-Johnson played Friedrich Harding, a sceptic of the vampire myth. The film earned $40 million in its opening weekend and grossed over $181 million worldwide.
Taylor-Johnson recently appeared in 28 Years Later, with prior roles in Kraven the Hunter, Bullet Train, Tenet, and Godzilla. Depp's previous credits include The Idol, Wolf, Silent Night, and Voyagers.
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