The rumors are true!Robert Eggershas been hired todirect a sequel toLabyrinth, according toDeadline. The filmmaker is keeping himself busy after the recent launch of thenow-Oscar-nominatedNosferatu, Eggers' version of the classic vampire story. Plot details for the sequel remain under wraps, but the report does mention that this project would be a sequel toLabyrinth, instead of a remake. The screenplay for the next installment of the story is currently being written by Eggers alongsideSjón. The pair previously worked together during the production ofThe Northman, meaning that the upcomingLabyrinthmovie will serve as a reunion for the two artists.
The originalLabyrinthmovie followed Sarah Williams (Jennifer Connelly), a young woman who accidentally caused her half-brother to be taken by goblins thanks to the magic of a mysterious book. Sarah’s quest to get the boy back took her to unpredictable places.David Bowiefamously played the king of the goblins in the movie, with the story deservedly becoming a cult classic over the years. A sequel toLabyrinthhas been in development for a long time, but none of the previous iterations of the project have actually been made. It remains to be seen if Robert Eggers can get the job done.
Robert Eggers is known around the world for the dark stories he depicts on the screen. In his latest project,Nosferatu,Bill Skarsgårdportrayed a new version of the titular vampire.Nicholas Hoult,Lily-Rose Depp,andWillem Dafoealso starred in the horror tale that has earned more than $150 million at the global box office. Robert Eggers' ability to depict strange creatures on the screen could be one of the reasons why TriStar selected him to direct the newLabyrinthmovie.
Who Directed the Original ‘Labyrinth’?
The originalLabyrinthmovie was directed byJim Henson. The creator ofThe Muppetswas eager to bringTerry Jones' screenplay to life with his ability to tell stories using puppets, animatronics and special effects. While Jim Henson’s legacy is mostly defined by Kermit the Frog and his colorful friends,Labyrinthholds a special place in the hearts of many fans from all over the world. The movie was also responsible for kickstarting the career ofJennifer Connelly. The performer went on to star inThe Rocketeer,Some Girls, andTop Gun: Maverick. It hasn’t been confirmed if Connelly will return for the newLabyrinthmovie, or if the studio will look for an all-new cast for this story.
A release date for the sequel toLabyrinthhasn’t been announced, but the original film is streaming on Prime Video now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.
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