The casting of Robert Eggers’s next film could draw this James Bond hope of discord
Robert Eggers should continue to build his name as a modern master of the atmosphere, disturbing and often of period cinema, with his next film with development features – Werwulf. With a theatrical release date of the 2026 Christmas day on the calendar, the film is preparing to come into production, as shown by two casting confirmations which came via Deadline Today. The film should bring the director together with Handicap supporter Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a main role, with Lily-Rose Depp Also in talks to join.
A “nosferatu” meeting for “Werwulf”
Following an impressive chain of success starting with The witchEggers conquered horror and period audiences with The lighthouse,, NorthernAnd more recently the remake in 2024 of the 1922 classic Handicap. Then Eggers attacks another period of the time with Werwulfthat he described as “a medieval wolf film” earlier this year, continuing to say that it is “also the darkest thing [he’s] never written. “”
The meeting with Taylor-Johnson stings an additional interest both for the film and the career of Taylor-Johnson, who continues to play more and more complex roles, such as his last round in 28 years later. After HandicapIt is clear that Eggers sees something convincing in Taylor-Johnson, and apparently Depp too, if his casting is confirmed in the future.
Could “Werwulf” come out Taylor-Johnson out of the current link?
As Werwulf Progress, this could create complications for the long-term and favored cast of Taylor-Johnson like the next James Bond. Taylor-Johnson was a favorite of fans for the role, very much believing that he is a strong candidate to take over the coat 007. However, with Werwulf To be a major production for Eggers and an unclear production calendar for the boot recovery it is possible that the planning of the two films can overlap.
The potential is not necessarily completely left. With Denis Villeneuve Confirmed to make the next Bond film, production on the action film is delayed until the end of production Dune: Third partwhich also has a release date at the end of 2026 of December 18. For the moment, it remains to be seen if the reunition with Eggers will tarnish the hopes of Taylor -Johnson entering the emblematic – and demanding – tuxedo of 007.
Like slides Werwulf Entering a clearer objective, distribution and their involvement will only intensify the anticipation surrounding the film. With the return of Taylor-Johnson in the direction of the Eggers and the potential addition of Depp, Werwulf Does he form an exceptional project again for the director. For the moment, fans are left in a pending game, eager with more details that will shape this already exciting project.
