Robert Eggers Is Bringing His Vision to Shakespeare With a New Romeo & Juliet Adaptation
Robert Eggers is turning his attention from folklore and horror to one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies. The filmmaker behind The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu is developing a new film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet for Focus Features, with Eggers set to direct and produce if the reported deal is finalized. The…