Robert Eggers Reuniting with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp For Gothic Horror WERWULF

Robert Eggers, the filmmaker behind The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman, is sinking his teeth into a new project. Sources confirm that Eggers is moving forward with Werwulf, a Focus Features production that’s already shaping up to be another eerie, meticulously crafted entry in his filmography.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to star, with Lily-Rose Depp currently in talks to join the film. Eggers will direct and co-write the script alongside frequent collaborator Sjón, who co-wrote Th

As for Werwulf, the term originates from Old English and Germanic folklore, referring to a human who can transform into a wolf or a wolf-like creature.

Sources say the story is set in 13th century England. The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.e Northman.

With Eggers’ reputation for authenticity and his ability to blend myth, history, and psychological horror, expect a very different kind of werewolf film—something primal, unsettling, and atmospheric.

Focus Features is producing and financing, with Eggers and Sjón serving as producers. Chris and Eleanor Columbus of Maiden Voyage are on board as executive producers.

If Eggers can do for werewolves what he did for witches and Vikings, we might be looking at a new genre classic.

The film is set for a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America. What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a werewolf tale?

Source: Deadline