Lily-Rose Depp Looks Unrecognizable on Set of “Werwulf”, Her Second Second Film with “Nosferatu” Director Robert Eggers
Lily-Rose Depp Transforms for Robert Eggers’ New Horror, ‘Werwulf’
England – Actress Lily-Rose Depp is nearly unrecognizable in first-look images from the set of her upcoming horror film, Werwulf, signaling a dramatic departure from her recent roles. The 26-year-old, known for her work in Nosferatu and the HBO series The Idol, is sporting a period-accurate costume and what appear to be extensive facial prosthetics for the project.
A Return to Historical Horror
The images, captured on a muddy set in England, show Depp cloaked in heavy, medieval-style clothing, her features obscured by the elaborate makeup. This marks her second collaboration with writer-director Robert Eggers, a filmmaker celebrated for his meticulously researched and atmospheric period horror films like The Witch (2015), The Northman (2022), and The Lighthouse (2019). Eggers’ dedication to historical accuracy is well-known, and early reports suggest Werwulf will be no exception.
The Hollywood Reporter reports the film is set in 13th-century England, and the script incorporates dialogue authentic to the period, complete with translations and annotations for modern audiences. This commitment to linguistic and historical detail is a hallmark of Eggers’ work, aiming for immersive and unsettling realism.
A Stellar Cast Embraces the Past
Depp isn’t the only familiar face undergoing a transformation for Werwulf. Co-stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Willem Dafoe were photographed sporting substantial beards, further emphasizing the film’s commitment to its historical setting. Notably, Ralph Ineson and Simon McBurney, who appeared alongside Depp, Taylor-Johnson, and Dafoe in Nosferatu, are also reprising their roles for Werwulf, suggesting a shared creative vision and a strong ensemble dynamic.
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Lily-Rose Depp on the set of Werwulf
The Resurgence of Folk Horror
The emergence of Werwulf taps into a growing trend in horror cinema: a renewed interest in folk horror. This subgenre, often rooted in regional mythologies and historical anxieties, has seen a significant revival in recent years. Films like The Witch and Midsommar (2019) have demonstrated a strong audience appetite for stories that explore the darker aspects of cultural traditions and the supernatural. According to a Statista report, the horror genre generated approximately $1.07 billion in revenue in the U.S. and Canada in 2023, demonstrating its continued commercial viability and cultural relevance.
This resurgence may be linked to broader societal anxieties. A 2023 report by the United Nations Population Fund highlights increasing global instability and displacement, factors that often fuel a fascination with stories exploring themes of alienation, fear, and the loss of control – all central tenets of folk horror.
Beyond ‘Werwulf’: Depp’s Expanding Portfolio
While Werwulf promises to be a significant project for Depp, it’s just one piece of a burgeoning filmography. She is also slated to appear in Alpha Gang, alongside a star-studded cast including Chris Pine, Cate Blanchett, and Léa Seydoux, as Deadline reported in July. Additionally, she is set to star in an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s Outer Dark, alongside Jacob Elordi, described as a “dark fairytale.”
Werwulf is currently scheduled for release on December 25, 2026, promising a chilling holiday season for horror fans. The film’s blend of historical accuracy, a talented cast, and the distinctive vision of Robert Eggers positions it as a highly anticipated entry in the folk horror genre.
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Lily-Rose Depp looked unrecognizable on the set of her upcoming horror movie, Werwulf
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Depp was photographed on the movie’s muddy set wearing heavy Middle Ages-esque clothing and what appeared to be facial prosthetics
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Werwulf is Depp’s second collaboration with her Nosferatu director Robert Eggers
Lily-Rose Depp, is that really you?
The 26-year-old actress was recently photographed on the England set of her movie, Werwulf, wearing a heavy wool costume and what appeared to be facial prosthetics. Her head was wrapped in large clothes, making her unrecognizable from her previous roles in last year’s Nosferatu and the 2023 HBO series The Idol.
Werwulf marks Depp’s second consecutive collaboration with writer-director Robert Eggers, known for making period-accurate horror and thriller movies like The Witch, The Northman and The Lighthouse. The new movie’s cast also includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Willem Dafoe, who were photographed sporting large beards on set. Ralph Ineson and Simon McBurney, who both costarred with Depp, Taylor-Johnson and Dafoe in Nosferatu, will also costar in the movie.
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Lily-Rose Depp on the set of Werwulf
The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the movie is set in 13th century England, citing sources. THR also reported that Werwulf’s script “features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.”
The actress has multiple movies in the works aside from Werwulf, including a movie titled Alpha Gang that she will costar in with Chris Pine, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Cate Blanchett, Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista and Riley Keough, as Deadline reported in July.
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Willem Dafoe and Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the set of Werwulf
Deadline also reported in May that Depp will costar with Jacob Elordi in an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s 1968 novel Outer Dark, which it described as a “dark fairytale.”
Werwulf is expected to land in theaters Dec. 25, 2026.
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