Eggers Named for Legendary Sequel

Robert Eggers, fresh off his gothic horror remake Nosferatu, is set to helm a sequel to the beloved fantasy classic, Labyrinth.

According to Variety, Eggers will pen and direct this follow-up to Jim Henson's 1986 dark fantasy film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. He'll collaborate on the script with Sjón, his writing partner on The Northman. While a sequel was previously in development with Scott Derrickson attached, TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted for Eggers' vision.

The original Labyrinth, released in 1986, featured Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth, who abducts Connelly's baby brother. Connelly's character then embarks on a fantastical journey to rescue her sibling, aided by a cast of Henson's iconic puppets.

This isn't Eggers' only project. He's also directing a werewolf film titled Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Details are scarce, but the film is set in 13th-century England and will utilize Old English dialogue. A transformation into a lupine creature is, presumably, on the cards.

Eggers' Nosferatu, a reimagining of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film, premiered last Christmas. Set in 19th-century Germany, it follows a real estate agent's horrifying encounter with a Transylvanian count, unleashing vampiric terrors upon him and his wife.

Nosferatu garnered four Academy Award nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Read our review here.