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, and Lily Rose-Depp is in talks. Eggers will direct and co-wrote the script with his The Northman co-writer Sjón.
Werwulf is getting a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America.
Focus is producing and financing. Eggers and Sjón will produce alongside Focus, with Maiden Voyage’s Chris and Eleanor Columbus executive producing.
While plot details are under wraps, based on the title, the film will likely revolve around the mythical monster.
Both Taylor-Johnson and Depp starred in Eggers’ most recent pic Nosferatu, which became the director’s biggest hit to date. Taylor-Johnson was most recently seen in 28 Years Later.
Nexus Point News was first to report the castings.
