Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp to reunite with Robert Eggers on Werwulf
The British actor is set to star in the werewolf horror film, while Rose-Depp is in talks to join him, according to reports.
The duo previously worked with Eggers on the 2024 Gothic vampire horror Nosferatu. Rose-Depp had the lead role as Ellen Hutter, a woman with a psychic connection with the vampire, and Taylor-Johnson played Friedrich Harding, the husband of Ellen's best friend.
Eggers will direct the upcoming horror from a script he co-wrote with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón, with whom he wrote his 2022 Viking epic The Northman.
Werwulf, which is slated to open in U.S. cinemas on Christmas Day next year, is set in 13th-century England and features Old English dialogue.
Earlier this year, Eggers teased the film during a Q&A, saying, "It's a medieval werewolf movie. And it's also the darkest thing I've ever written. By far."
That is a big claim, considering Eggers' previous films - including The Witch and The Lighthouse - have all been rather dark.
Taylor-Johnson, who remains the frontrunner to take over the coveted role of James Bond from Daniel Craig, was most recently seen in Danny Boyle's zombie horror 28 Years Later. His upcoming projects include the thrillers Fuze and Blood on Snow.
Meanwhile, Depp was added to the cast of the alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang alongside Chris Pine and Kelvin Harrison Jr. earlier this week. They join previously announced stars Cate Blanchett, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, and Riley Keough.
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Birmingham had been playing in the Championship, English football's second tier, since suffering relegation from the Premier League in 2011. As much as the show's main narrative arc is Birmingham's prospective return to elite football, with Brady's co-owner and club chairman Tom Wagner admitting their target is 'to play Premier League football against Villa' and 'make some money', it's really about Brady and how he is working to transmit the winning values and practices he developed during his playing career onto a club failing to maximise its potential. 'I'm not in there on an operational role,' he said. 'I'm here in a visionary role.' If that's the case, Knighthead Capital's first season as the club's controlling shareholders suggests his crystal ball may need polishing. Birmingham started strongly, with three wins and two draws from the opening five matches of 2023-24. They then suffered a wobble, failing to win in their next four. Despite back-to-back victories against Huddersfield Town and West Bromwich Albion that left Birmingham sitting sixth in the table, the final play-off spot, the board sacked head coach John Eustace after 11 games of a 46-game season. Given that in recent seasons Birmingham had been more accustomed to fighting relegation than competing for promotion, the decision caused a stir. One fan on the documentary suggested Eustace's replacement, England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, was appointed 'to put a load of eyes on Birmingham City'. It's not clear how involved Brady was in the decision to fire Eustace, but his first trip to the training ground to watch Rooney in action provides an insight into the mind of this seven-time champion. 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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's two young children won't have royal roles once Prince William becomes king. The claim is being made by several royal experts who noted that the Prince of Wales has been preparing for his future role as monarch while supporting his father, King Charles, who has cancer. "It's utterly absurd for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to believe their children might one day choose to become working royals," Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Di for Daily podcast, told Fox News Digital. PRINCE HARRY REMAINS STUCK IN THE PAST WHILE MEGHAN MARKLE BUILDS HOLLYWOOD EMPIRE: EXPERTS "That kind of entitlement isn't just wishful thinking — it borders on delusion," she claimed. "These are American children who've been raised oceans away from the monarchy, with no exposure to the customs, culture, or continuity that define royal life." 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It's sad, but it's a much healthier space for him to be at,'" she shared. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams pointed out to Fox News Digital that the deep rift between the royals hasn't been caused by Archie and Lili – it stems from the battling brothers. "It may or may not resolve itself," Fitzwilliams warned. "It would be simple for the HRH to be removed by the sovereign. However, they were entitled to it automatically as children of the sons of the monarch, because of the 1917 letters patent of George V, contrary to what the Sussexes claimed in their infamous Oprah interview. It is unclear what William will do when he becomes king, but he will be well aware of the probable effect and vast, often adverse publicity if he did this." British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital that Harry and William's relationship – or lack of it – reached a point of no return following the publication of "Spare." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Prince Harry has consistently exacerbated the rift he created after he departed from royal life with his tell-all whingefest 'Spare,'" which was unbefitting as a member of the family," Fordwich explained. "Growing up together, both Prince William and Prince Harry knew how treasured trust is - they trusted each other. But Prince Harry has deliberately destroyed that trust, which can never be regained." "Therefore, it would be beyond hypocritical for the Sussexes, who have rejected royal duties, to expect their children who have zero knowledge of royal responsibilities to ever even be able to assume any roles," Fordwich continued. "They declared royal life 'unbearable' and their undignified conduct has confirmed how ill-fitted either of them would be back in any royal roles." While Harry continues to look back, William is said to be moving forward. 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"To imagine that children with no connection to the institution — culturally, geographically, or personally — could just pop in for a royal procession is pure fantasy," Schofield claimed. "It's a glimpse into how wildly out of touch Harry and Meghan have become. They don't respect the institution, its legacy, or the responsibility it requires — but they still want access. It's not just ludicrous. It's laughable." Chard agreed. PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE 'FEARED' KING CHARLES DELAYED THEIR KIDS' PASSPORTS OVER ROYAL TITLES: REPORT "The Sussex children will always be family. However, the likelihood that they will ever carve out a formal British Royal role is unthinkable," she said. "Prince William has moved on from the Sussex family tribulations to protect his family's sanity. Sadly, at this point, the Sussexes are irrelevant to Prince William." The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Ozzy Osbourne did not want his funeral to be a 'mope-fest'
Those who loved and adored Ozzy Osbourne will have a chance to pay homage to the legendary rock legend before he's laid to rest by close friends and family in a "small, private funeral." On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council announced plans to pay its final respects to Osbourne with a lively procession along the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon. "The hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Street from 1pm to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have left heartfelt messages and floral tributes in recent days," the city announced. "The cortège will be accompanied by a live brass band performance by local musicians from Bostin' Brass, bringing a final musical moment to honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne." OZZY OSBOURNE DEAD AT 76 The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE, JP, said it was "important" for the city to honor Osbourne in the city that he loved so much. "Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at the 'Back to the Beginning' concert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. We're proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves." According to People, Osbourne — who died on July 22 — will be honored privately by his close family and friends with an intimate funeral. WATCH FOX NATION'S 'SHARON OSBOURNE: TO HELL AND BACK' "They're very grateful for the special family time they had together before Ozzy passed," a source told the outlet. "They're planning a small, private funeral that will be a celebration of his life. Ozzy would never want a mope-fest." The source said that the rocker's family, including wife Sharon, 72, and their children, Aimee, 41, Jack, 39, and Kelly, 40, is "touched by all the love and support pouring in from around the world." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a "Dear Ozzy" column for The Times in 2011, Osbourne shared his wishes on what he hoped his future funeral would be like after a fan asked if it was "too morbid to plan your own funeral? Or is it a thoughtful gift for your surviving relatives?" "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy," Osbourne wrote. "But I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest." OZZY OSBOURNE'S DEATH HAS TRIBUTES POURING IN FROM MUSIC LEGENDS AND CELEBRITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy. But I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest." — Ozzy Osbourne, 2011 "I'd also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death,'" he continued. "There'll be no harping on the bad times." "So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind," he said. "It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives. So by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky." "That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.'" On July 22, Osbourne's family announced the singer's death with a heartfelt statement. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Osbourne recently performed his final concert with the band in Birmingham, England. The 10-hour show on July 5 was hosted by Jason Momoa, and featured performances from Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Jack Black, Steven Tyler and more. OZZY OSBOURNE PERFORMS FINAL CONCERT WITH BLACK SABBATH BANDMATES AND MORE LEGENDARY ARTISTS The "Iron Man" singer was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003. However, he didn't speak publicly about his diagnosis until 2020. The Black Sabbath frontman — who struggled with a number of physical ailments over the years — admitted that he couldn't walk anymore on a Jan. 29 episode of his Sirius XM show, "Ozzy Speaks." "I may be moaning about how I can't walk, but I look down the road and there's people that didn't do half as much as me, and they didn't make it," he said at the time. Osbourne is survived by wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Aimee, and son Jack, in addition to daughter Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
