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Robert Eggers Teases Romeo & Juliet Adaptation

Updated 2026-09-26 23:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Director Robert Eggers is considering a Romeo & Juliet adaptation, joking that he might tackle the tragic story of two teenagers killing themselves. This comes after his recent film Werwulf received critical acclaim.

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Robert Eggers Wants To Do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Because Things Got “So Dark” After ‘Werwulf’, Joking: “So, I’ll Do Something About Two Teenagers Killing Themselves”

SPOILER ALERT for anyone who skipped freshman English! Robert Eggers is teasing his take on William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. During a post-screening Q&A for his latest macabre title Werwulf, premiering Christmas Day, the auteur joked that the famously tragic conclusion of Shakespe

2026-09-26 23:34 UTC