Robert Eggers' Werwulf Movie Adds Hamnet Star to Cast
One of the stars of the critically acclaimed film Hamnet has been tapped to star in Robert Eggers' upcoming Werwulf movie. The film, a period piece horror flick, is directed by Eggers, known for his previous works such as The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu. The Werwulf movie is set to be released in U.S. theaters this December.
Who has joined the cast of Robert Eggers' Werwulf movie? According to Deadline, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, who played Susanna, William Shakespeare and Agnes' older daughter in Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, has been cast in a supporting role. Breathnach's career also includes roles in The Capture, So Awkward Academy, and the upcoming action movie Shelter, starring alongside Jason Statham and Bill Nighy. Additionally, she will be seen in the new Sense and Sensibility movie, directed by Georgia Oakley, where she plays Margaret Dashwood.
The plot of Werwulf remains under wraps, but it is described as a mysterious creature story set in 13th-century England, where local folklore becomes a terrifying reality. The film's script is co-written by Eggers and Sjón, and it will be released in U.S. theaters on December 25, 2026, from Focus Features. The cast also includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson, all of whom have worked with Eggers before.
This addition to the cast is sure to generate excitement among fans of both the horror genre and Robert Eggers' unique storytelling style.
