Prepare to bounce the "Magic Dance" yet again.

Director Robert Eggers, contemporary off his work on the acclaimed Nosferatu, will write, together with writing companion Sjón, and direct a sequel to the Jim Henson-directed cult traditional for TriStar Photos, EW has realized. Producers will embody Lisa Henson, Chris Columbus, and Eleanor Columbus, whereas Brian Henson will govt produce. Somewhat than a standard remake, the mission will probably be a sequel.

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The 1986 movie stars a teenage Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, whose child brother, Toby, is taken by the goblin king, Jareth, performed by David Bowie. She should overcome a maze to get to his fort and rescue him, though she faces many unusual characters and obstacles alongside the way in which.

The puppet-populated fantasy flick has turn into a cult traditional, with followers assembly yearly for a masquerade ball, just like the one proven within the film, and common screenings at revival theaters and outside venues. It's additionally been the topic of comedian books, novels, and merchandise.

The information comes the identical day that Nosferatu, which is loosely primarily based on the story of Dracula and makes over the 1922 black-and-white movie of the identical identify, scored 4 Oscar nominations. The retelling of the gothic story is up for Finest Make-up and Hairstyling, Finest Costume Design, Finest Manufacturing Design, and Finest Cinematography.

At some point in the past, it was confirmed that Eggers will direct Werwulf, which he additionally wrote with Sjón. Deliberate to reach in theaters on Dec. 25, 2026, the film will probably be set in Thirteenth-century England and have dialogue acceptable for the interval.

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Eggers has mentioned that he prefers juggling a number of skilled tasks without delay.

"The factor is, I all the time have a ton of issues in improvement as a result of you’ll want to to outlive this trade and also you don't know what will hit subsequent," he instructed ComicBook.com when requested in an interview revealed Wednesday about rumors that he would helm a brand new Labyrinth. "However I undoubtedly need the subsequent movie I make to be an unique film."

Labyrinth actually could be that, not less than if it had been something like its predecessor, which is full of memorable characters — each creatures and people — in addition to a colourful panorama and soundtrack.

No phrase on whether or not Hoggle will make a return look.

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