(Focus Features via AP) Willem Dafoe, from left, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Robert Eggers, Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Scarsgard, and Nicholas Hoult arrive at the premiere of "Nosferatu" on ...

“Nosferatu” clearly made a strong impression on filmmaker Robert Eggers, who’s been talking about remaking it since the success of his 2015 debut film “The Witch,” and his new version ...

As someone fascinated by vampire lore going back to his youth, Eggers said he spent the last two decades gaining the directorial skills and experience to be ready to finally create his adaptation ...

AP: Robert, does it annoy you as much as it annoys me that Willem doesn’t have an Oscar? EGGERS: Yeah. I mean, I think Willem is not in it for the Oscars but he certainly deserves one for sure.

AP: Robert, did you always envision Willem for that role? EGGERS: Yeah, I mean, I don’t see how you could have anyone else but Willem Dafoe in this role. AP: Did you have a favorite role of his ...