The first look at Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson was spotted on the set of Robert Eggers’ Werwulf while filming in Bourne Wood near Farnham, England.
In the images, Dafoe and Ineson are seen in rugged medieval-style costumes riding horses on a muddy film set. They’re wearing hooded, weathered clothing, with one holding a spear.
Meanwhile, Taylor-Johnson is seen wearing medieval-style clothing, with long messy hair and a dirt-covered appearance.
It also appears that Lily-Rose Depp is on the same set, where she is reportedly playing the role of Taylor-Johnson’s wife.
Here are the plot details for Werwulf:
In medieval Britain, a mysterious creature stalks the foggy countryside, turning local folklore into terrifying reality as villagers confront an ancient supernatural threat.
Directed by Eggers, who previously worked on The Witch and Nosferatu. He co-wrote the script with Sjón. Werwulf is described as a gothic horror epic set in 13th-century England with time-period-accurate dialogue. Eggers has said it is the darkest film he has ever written “by far.” The film will reportedly feature period-authentic language and, as expected from Eggers, an obsessive level of historical detail.
Werwulf Cast List:
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Lily-Rose Depp
- Willem Dafoe
- Ralph Ineson
- Simon McBurney
The film is being shot on 35mm Super 35 in a 1.37:1 Academy ratio, which gives it a classic cinematic texture with natural grain and rich color. The nearly square 1.37:1 frame creates a tight, confined visual style, similar to Eggers’ The Lighthouse, which used an even narrower aspect ratio. Werwulf is expected to have a claustrophobic, atmospheric look that fits Eggers’ signature style.
Produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title, alongside Eggers and Sjón, while Maiden Voyage’s Chris and Eleanor Columbus serve as executive producers.
Werwulf will hit theaters in North America on December 25, 2026, by Focus Features.
