The sequel to Robert Eggers’ Labyrinth has officially happened

Post by Robert EggersNosferatu life has become much busier. On the day of his 2024 horror success, he learned that he had won four Oscar nominations (in Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling), and the day later fans have learned that Eggers will face a werewolf movie from the 13th century for a Christmas 2026 release, we now have confirmation that his first joke Labyrinth project it really happens.

A Labyrinth follow-up has been in the works since at least 2017– when Faith Alvarez (Alien: Romulus) has been floated as a potential director, as has Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, The Black Phone). But you’ve got to guess that the project’s roots go back even further, as Jim Henson’s 1986 musical fantasy starring Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, and a host of muppets has remained a beloved favorite in the decades since its release. liberation Today’s news, bye due datetells us that Eggers “closed his deal to write and direct a new Labyrinth for TriStar Pictures.

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 with Sjón, his past collaborator in 2022. The Man of the North and his current collaborator in 2026 Werwulf. Additionally, “Chris and Eleanor Columbus will produce with Lisa Henson, with Brian Henson executive producing.”

Even if she’s no smarter than the above, could Connelly return to play a grown-up version of her reluctant teenage heroine? Labyrinth The sequel would certainly signal a departure for Eggers. It would be a movie still in the realms of the highly detailed fantasy-horror that they usually feel, but presumably with a more familiar or at least gentler story behind it. Jim Henson has raised a nightmare or two with The Dark Christlet’s not forget.

What are your thoughts on Eggers’ career at this point? Think it’s a good choice for the long-awaited return Labyrinth? Is “Magic Dance” now stuck in your head for the rest of the day? Let us know below.

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