Nosferatu
Directed byRobert Eggers
Screenplay byRobert Eggers
Based on
Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens
by
Produced by
  • Jeff Robinson
  • John Graham
  • Robert Eggers
  • Chris Columbus
  • Eleanor Columbus
Starring
CinematographyJarin Blaschke
Edited byLouise Ford
Music byRobin Carolan
Production
companies
Distributed byFocus Features (United States)
Universal Pictures (International)[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Nosferatu is an upcoming American gothic horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers, and starring Bill Skarsgård as the titular vampire. Following Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), it is the second remake of the 1922 German Expressionist film of the same name written by Henrik Galeen, which in turn is an "unauthorized and unofficial" adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.

Development on the film began in 2015, following the release of The Witch. Eggers planned to make it his second film, describing it as a passion project, but eventually opted to delay production and go on to direct The Lighthouse and The Northman instead. Frequent collaborator Anya Taylor-Joy and Harry Styles were attached to the project earlier, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Skarsgård and Lily-Rose Depp were cast as leads in September 2022. Nicholas Hoult joined the cast the following month, with the remaining cast confirmed in early 2023. Filming primarily took place in and around Prague between February and May 2023.

Nosferatu is a co-production of Regency Enterprises, Studio 8, and 1492 Pictures, and is set to be released theatrically by Focus Features.

Premise

Nosferatu tells a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.[2]

Cast

Production

Development

In July 2015, a remake of Nosferatu was announced with Robert Eggers writing and directing. The film was intended to be produced by Jay Van Hoy and Lars Knudsen for Studio 8.[3] In November 2016, Eggers expressed surprise that the Nosferatu remake was going to be his second film, saying, "It feels ugly and blasphemous and egomaniacal and disgusting for a filmmaker in my place to do Nosferatu next. I was really planning on waiting a while, but that's how fate shook out."[4] During an interview with Den of Geek around the release of The Lighthouse in 2019, Robert Eggers revealed that although he had dedicated a lot of time to bringing the iconic horror film into the 21st century, he didn't know when or if it would happen. Despite that, Eggers said, "Look, I spent so many years and so much time, just so much blood on it, yeah, it would be a real shame if it never happened".[5]

Casting

In an interview with Den of Geek around the release of The Northman, Eggers was asked if he and Anya Taylor-Joy still communicated about the project, saying, "We definitely talk about it, and I don't know why it's been so hard to make happen."[6] It was revealed in March 2022 that English singer Harry Styles was briefly attached to an undisclosed role in the film, but eventually dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.[7]

In September 2022, it was announced that Bill Skarsgård was set to star in the titular role of Nosferatu (Count Orlok), with Lily-Rose Depp also attached to co-star.[8] Nicholas Hoult entered negotiations the following month to join the cast, with all three confirmed to star by January 2023 alongside the addition of Willem Dafoe, who had previously portrayed Max Schreck/Count Orlok in the 2000 film Shadow of the Vampire.[9][10] Emma Corrin would join the cast the following month.[11] Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Simon McBurney, and Ralph Ineson were revealed to be in the cast at the start of production in late February 2023.[12][13]

Filming

Principal photography began in the Barrandov Studios in Prague at the end of February 2023.[14] Some exterior shots were also captured in Romania. Among the noteworthy filming locations was the 14th century Rožmitál Castle in Rožmitál pod Tremšínem and Prague's Invalidovna complex, a Baroque building registered as a national landmark.[15] Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke revealed that the film was shot in color and was reminiscent of 19th century Romanticism.[16] Filming wrapped on May 19, 2023.[17][18]

References

  1. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2023). "Aaron Taylor-Johnson Joins Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Movie For Focus". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Nosferatu Official Site". Focus Features. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 28, 2015). "Studio 8 Sets Nosferatu Remake; The Witch's Robert Eggers to Write & Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  4. ^ O'Falt, Chris (November 11, 2016). "Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast: Witch Director Robert Eggers' Lifelong Obsession with Nosferatu and His Plans for a Remake (Episode 13)". Indiewire. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  5. ^ Crow, David (October 15, 2019). "Robert Eggers on Status of Nosferatu, Prepping Next Film". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on June 7, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Crow, David (February 18, 2022). "Robert Eggers and Anya Taylor-Joy Still Planning Nosferatu Remake". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on February 19, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  7. ^ Sharf, Zack (March 28, 2022). "Harry Styles Dropped Out of Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' Remake With Anya Taylor-Joy". Variety. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 30, 2022). "Bill Skarsgard & Lily-Rose Depp To Star In 'Nosferatu', Robert Eggers' Follow-Up To 'Northman' For Focus". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 7, 2022). "Nicholas Hoult Eyes Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Movie At Focus". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 26, 2023). "Willem Dafoe And Robert Eggers Eye Reunion On The Director's New Nosferatu Film At Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  11. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (February 13, 2023). "The Crown Star Emma Corrin Boards Robert Eggers' Gothic Horror Nosferatu". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2023). "Aaron Taylor-Johnson Joins Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' Movie For Focus". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  13. ^ Santens, Tim (February 3, 2023). "Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe to Begin Production on Nosferatu". Tales From The Collection. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  14. ^ "'Nosferatu', starring Bill Skarsgård and Willem Dafoe, kicks off Prague shoot". The Prague Reporter. March 3, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  15. ^ "'Nosferatu' now filming at Prague's historic Invalidovna complex". The Prague Reporter. March 27, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Remake Wraps Production". SYFY Official Site. May 31, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  17. ^ Squires, John (May 30, 2023). "Filming on the Robert Eggers 'Nosferatu' Remake Has Reportedly Wrapped in Prague". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  18. ^ Franklin, Garth (May 30, 2023). "Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu" Wraps Filming". Dark Horizons. Retrieved July 4, 2023.

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