Fans of the phenomenal Willem Dafoe, tie your shoelaces! We’ve got your first look at his captivating role as a wild vampire hunter in Robert Eggers’ upcoming film “Nosferatu.” This marks the third time Dafoe and Eggers team up, following their fantastic collaborations with “The Lighthouse” and “The Northman.”
An Apocalyptic Scene Presents Real Flames and….Rats?
Not for the faint-heart, one of the scenes showcases a tomb encircled in fire. Setting the tone for the movie, Eggers shares that the elaborate sequence was executed using real flames and a staggering count of 2,000 genuine rats. Yes, you heard it right! 2,000 real, squeaky rats!
Meet Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz: The Crazy Vampire Hunter
Enter Dafoe, as he plays the enigmatic and ‘crazed’ vampire hunter -Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz. Eggers draws inspiration from Murnau’s original film to create a dramatic and lively version of Von Franz. Eggers holds Von Franz as a character he has “always loved and related to,” and confessed that he has “amped up” Von Franz’s character to add a new layer of intensity.
Will Dafoe’s Performance Outshine His 2000’s “Shadow of the Vampire” Role?
The Oscar-worthy performance of Dafoe in the 2000’s “Shadow of the Vampire” has set the bar high for his portrayal of the iconic Nosferatu in “Nosferatu.” True to his transcendent acting skills, Dafoe’s portrayal of the vampire hunter is eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike.
Want to explore more exhilarating films like “Nosferatu”? Visit HITPLAY for a curated collection of award-winning movies and TV shows. Strengthen your film or series repertoire today!
