London-based production house Spindle has added to its roster the Coyle-Larner Brothers–a directorial duo consisting of brothers Ryan and Ben Coyle-Larner–for film content representation worldwide. Ben is most notably known as critically acclaimed musician Loyle Carner, but after creatively conceiving his award-winning music promos to date, he has taken the next step to see his creative visions come to life by taking to the directors chair with his brother, a collaborator whom he trusts and respects. Ryan grew up on the sets of Ben's music videos and was even featured in some, which led to a passion for writing scripts and telling stories through film. Admiring the work of cinematographers took him behind the camera as a photographer and he has previously worked as a DP on several short films. The brothers have just made their directorial debut with an Arlo Parks music video, “Eugene,” produced by Spindle….
Robert Eggers and Willem Dafoe Reunite For “Nosferatu”
When Willem Dafoe enjoys working with a filmmaker, he'll often jump at the chance to do it again.
The list of directors with whom the 69-year-old has worked with more than once is extensive, including Wes Anderson,Yorgos Lanthimos,Paul Schrader,Lars von Trier and, now for a third time, Robert Eggers. "If it's good, you come back," Dafoe said plainly.
The pair spoke about Eggers' adaptation of "Nosferatu" that hits theaters Wednesday, some of the challenges they faced making "The Lighthouse" — their first project together released in 2019 — and the unique relationship that exists between actors and directors.
The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Q: Willem, I read that you called Robert after you saw "The Witch." What did you say?
DAFOE: I want to meet you and I want to know who this filmmaker is.
Q: What is it about him that keeps bringing you back?
DAFOE: Well, if it's good, you come back. When I saw "The Witch," I thought, "Wow, this is a film about a period that I'm not particularly knowledgeable about, but I enter it so easily. This is relevant. It's rooted. It's my story. I'm with these people."
That's quite an incredible trick because a lot of period films, they're always pointing to themselves. They're always sending messages. They're always showing. This had a kind of energy and the kind of physicality and sensuality that I thought, "Who does this? I gotta see this guy." And then I had a wonderful experience in "The Lighthouse" and I played a part that was really fun in "The Northman." So, when he wants to do this passion project and offers me this beautiful role of Professor Von Franz, I say,... Read More