Lily-Rose Depp’s audition tape for Nosferatu secured lead role instantly

Lily-Rose Depp’s audition tape for Robert Eggers’ reimagining of Nosferatu has left a profound impact on everyone involved in the casting process. The director, casting team, and even the videographer were moved to tears by Depp’s raw, emotional delivery in the tape. Eggers described the performance as “incredibly brave, raw, and powerful,” noting how effortlessly Depp tapped into the dark and haunted emotions required for the role.

Eggers, who first discovered the original Nosferatu at the age of nine, brings a lifelong passion to this adaptation. He aims to honor the unsettling atmosphere of the original film while also exploring new emotional depths. With Depp’s fearless performance anchoring the project, Nosferatu promises to be a visually striking and emotionally charged tribute to the gothic genre.

This reimagining is set to captivate a new generation, offering both a tribute to the original and a fresh, haunting experience.