Robert Eggers, fresh off his critically acclaimed gothic horror film Nosferatu, is set to direct a sequel to the beloved fantasy classic, Labyrinth. Variety reports that Eggers will write and direct this new installment to Jim Henson's 1986 dark fantasy film, collaborating on the script with his The Northman co-writer, Sjón. This follows a previous attempt at a sequel with director Scott Derrickson, which ultimately did not progress. TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have now opted to move forward with Eggers' vision.
The original *Labyrinth*, released in 1986, starred David Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth, who kidnaps the baby brother of Jennifer Connelly's character. Connelly embarks on a fantastical journey through a dark fantasy world, aided by a cast of memorable Henson puppets, to rescue her sibling.Eggers' plate is full, however. He's also directing a werewolf movie titled Werwulf, aiming for a Christmas 2026 release. Details are scarce, but the film is set in 13th-century England and will feature dialogue in the Old English of the period. One can safely assume a werewolf transformation will be involved.
Eggers' Nosferatu, a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film, was released last Christmas. Set in 19th-century Germany, the film follows a real estate agent's unsettling encounter with a Transylvanian count, leading to vampiric nightmares for him and his wife.
Nosferatu received four Oscar nominations this year, including Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Read our review here.
