Reddit Weighs In on Eggers and Dafoe’s Latest Project 'Werwulf'— Muse or Overexposed?

Are you ready for another monumental collaboration between Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe? The Oscar-nominated actor is in talks to star alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Eggers’ upcoming film Werwulf, set to hit North American cinemas on Christmas Day 2026. Also rumored to join is Lily-Rose Depp, adding more star power to the mix.

Details about the plot remain tightly under wraps, but judging by the title, Werwulf is likely to explore the legend of the mythical werewolf — a fresh beastly turn for Eggers, who’s no stranger to atmospheric horror and folklore. The director co-wrote the script with his The Northman collaborator, Sjon, so expect a dark, poetic journey.

Willem Dafoe’s ongoing partnership with Eggers continues to feel like a cinematic romance. He’s appeared in three of Eggers’ previous films — The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu — becoming something of a muse for the auteur. Fans will also be excited to hear that Dafoe and Eggers are eyeing a new A Christmas Carol retelling at Warner Bros., with Dafoe in early talks to star. Quite the festive duo!

Reddit fans were quick to weigh in. One cheeky comment nailed it:

"I would be more surprised if Willem Dafoe wasn’t in a Robert Eggers or Wes Anderson film at this point." Another speculated on a possible "Dark Cinematic Universe": "Will it tie back into Nosferatu, like some kind of Dark Cinematic Universe?"

Not all were enthusiastic, though. A sarcastic user sighed,

"Goddamn it, why is Willem Dafoe getting shoved down our throat the last 5 years? /s" while another hoped for a better outcome than Eggers’ last vampire flick: "Hopefully it’ll be better than Nosferatu, the most boring vampire movie ever made."

And a very specific concern popped up: "As long as it’s not a reunion with Robert Pattinson in a godawful Lighthouse sequel."