Over 40 years after the original movie starring David Bowie as the Goblin King hit screens, Eggers has closed his deal to write and direct a Labyrinth sequel from TriStar Pictures

Nosferatu director Robert Eggers will direct a sequel to the 1980s cult classic Labyrinth. The filmmaker, whose recent horror remake was nominated for four Oscars and marks his biggest box office success to date, is also known for his work on The Northman, The Witch and The Lighthouse.

Robert Eggers has closed his deal to write and direct a 'Labyrinth' sequel for TriStar and The Jim Henson Company, Deadline has learned.

After rumours that 'Nosferatu' director Robert Eggers would be working on a new 'Labyrinth' movie, the filmmaker has not shut down the speculation and teased he "always [has] a ton of things in development".

Robert Eggers is reteaming with Focus Features for his next film 'Werwulf,' a werewolf horror feature that he co-wrote.

Nosferatu' director Robert Eggers is set to co-write and direct a sequel to 'Labyrinth', originally helmed by Jim Henson and starring David Bowie.