Robert Eggers’ Labyrinth Sequel Is Officially Happening

Posted by Robert Eggers-Nosferatu Life has just been too busy. The day his 2024 horror hit learned that it had earned four Oscar nominations (in terms of cinematography, production design, costume design and makeup and hairstyling), and days after Fans learned Eggers would deal A werewolf movie set in the 13th century As for a Christmas 2026 release, we now have it confirmed He has been teased before the maze project really happening

A the maze Follow up has been done At least 2017– When Fede Alvarez (Alien: Romulus) Scott Derrickson was floated as a possible director (Doctor Strange, The Black Phone). But you’d have to guess that the project’s roots go back even further, as Jim Henson’s 1986 musical fantasy starring Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, and an array of Muppets has become a beloved favorite in the decades since its release. Today’s news, via time limitTells Us that Eggers has “closed his deal for a new writing and directing deal.” the maze For Tristar Films.”

There are no plot details yet, but the trade reports that “the film is a sequel rather than a remake” and that Eggers is co-writing 2022 with his past collaborator Szon. Northman and its current counterpart in 2026 Werewolf. Additionally, “Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce alongside Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing.”

Even without more intelligence than the above – could Connelly return to play a grown-up version of her reluctant teenage heroine? the maze The sequel would certainly signal a departure for Eggers. It will be a film that is still within the highly detailed fantasy-horror world he is comfortable inhabiting, but perhaps with a more family-friendly or at least a gentler story behind it. Jim Henson gave birth to nightmares The Dark CrystalLet’s not forget.

What are your thoughts on Eggers’ career path at this point? Do you think he is a good choice for the long awaited comeback? the maze? Is “Magic Dance” stuck in your head for the rest of the day now? Let us know below.

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