Nosferatu (2024 film)

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Nosferatu
Official logo
Directed byRobert Eggers
Screenplay byRobert Eggers
Based on
Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens
by
Produced by
  • Jeff Robinov
  • John Graham
  • Robert Eggers
  • Chris Columbus
  • Eleanor Columbus
Starring
CinematographyJarin Blaschke
Edited byLouise Ford
Production
companies
Distributed byFocus Features (United States)
Universal Pictures (International)[1]
Release date
  • December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Nosferatu is an upcoming American gothic horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers, and starring Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok. Following Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and David Lee Fisher's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors (2023), it is the third remake of the 1922 film written by Henrik Galeen and directed by F. W. Murnau, 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 was 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 Studio 8, and Maiden Voyage Pictures, and is set to be released theatrically on December 25, 2024, by Focus Features.

Premise[edit]

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

— Focus Features[2]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In July 2015, a remake of Nosferatu (1922) 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 (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[edit]

In August 2017, Anya Taylor-Joy was cast.[6] Years later, in early 2022, Eggers was asked if he and 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."[7] 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.[8]

In September 2022, it was announced that Bill Skarsgård was set to star as the titular Nosferatu, Count Orlok, with Lily-Rose Depp cast to replace Taylor-Joy.[9] Skarsgard had talked with Eggers about Nosferatu since the release of The Witch (2015) and originally auditioned for the role of Friedrich Harding. He was instead offered the lead role of Thomas Hutter while Taylor-Joy was still attached to star before the project was stalled for a few years. Skarsgård wrote Eggers an email to see if he could still have a role in the film after wondering if he would still be a part of it, but as Harding and Hutter had already been cast, Eggers offered Skarsgård to read for Count Orlok even though actors in their mid-forties had been initially sought.[10] In October 2022, Nicholas Hoult joined the cast.[11] In January 2023, Willem Dafoe, who had previously portrayed Max Schreck/Count Orlok in Shadow of the Vampire (2000), joined the cast after having co-starred in The Lighthouse.[12] Emma Corrin would join the cast the following month.[13] Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Simon McBurney, and Ralph Ineson were revealed to be in the cast at the start of production in late February 2023.[14][15]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began in the Czech Republic on February 20, 2023.[16] Some exterior shots were also captured in Romania.[17] 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.[18] Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke revealed that the film was shot in color and was reminiscent of 19th-century Romanticism.[19] Filming wrapped on May 19, 2023.[20][21]

In order to portray the titular role, actor Bill Skarsgard worked with an opera singer to lower his vocal pitch and spent up to six hours every day in makeup and prosthetics. Speaking on his experience portraying the titular role, Skarsgard said: "It was like conjuring pure evil. It took a while for me to shake off the demon that had been conjured inside of me."[10]

Release[edit]

Nosferatu is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2024, by Focus Features domestically and Universal Pictures internationally.[22][23]

References[edit]

  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.
  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. ^ "'Split' Star Anya Taylor-Joy Reteams With 'Witch' Director on 'Nosferatu' Remake (EXCLUSIVE)". August 14, 2017.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ a b Vain, Madison (May 29, 2024). "Bill Skarsgård Likes It Darker". Esquire. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Nosferatu" (in Czech). Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  17. ^ "'Nosferatu', starring Bill Skarsgård and Willem Dafoe, kicks off Prague shoot". The Prague Reporter. March 3, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  18. ^ "'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.
  19. ^ "Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Remake Wraps Production". SYFY Official Site. May 31, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ Franklin, Garth (May 30, 2023). "Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu" Wraps Filming". Dark Horizons. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  22. ^ Travis, Ben (November 20, 2023). "Nosferatu Will Conjure Vampiric Terror In Robert Eggers' 'Old-School Gothic' Horror: 'It's A Scary Film' – World-First Image". Empire. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  23. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 28, 2023). "Focus Features Dates Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' For Christmas 2024". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2023.

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