Robert Eggers, renowned for his gothic horror, will helm a sequel to the cherished 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 perilous journey through a fantastical realm to rescue her sibling, aided by a cast of Henson's iconic puppets.
This Labyrinth sequel isn't Eggers' only project. He's also set to direct Werwulf, a werewolf film slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Details are scarce, but the film is set in 13th-century England, utilizing authentic Old English dialogue. A lycanthropic transformation is, naturally, anticipated.
Eggers' recent film, Nosferatu, a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent classic, premiered last Christmas. Set in 19th-century Germany, it follows a real estate agent whose dealings with a Transylvanian count unleash vampiric horrors upon him and his wife.
Nosferatu garnered four Academy Award nominations, including Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. A review of Nosferatu is available here.
