Just in!! Robert Eggers, Director of popular titles like ‘The Northman’ and ‘The Witch’, has reportedly been working on a script for a reimagining of the classic horror film, ‘Nosferatu’ and it’s actually happening!
Now, not only are the rumors confirmed but we now know who’s been cast! Bill Skarsgård has been chosen to play the titular Vampire, Count Orlock, and Lilly Rose Depp has been chosen to play the lead, opposite Skarsgård.
Deadline reports, “In the new reimagining, the pic is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman (Lilly Rose Depp) in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire (Skarsgård) who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.”
Knowing Eggers’ style, we are in for a beautiful 19th century period piece with stunning visuals, to be sure, and now with the addition of acting talents such as Skarsgård and Rose- depp, performances to marvel at.
I as a horror fanatic, can barely contain my excitement from this news. I can’t wait to see what masterpiece of a film Robert brings us!