Rep Report
Stu Sternbach has been named head of national sales for Breathe Editing, New York. He continues to maintain New York-based independent rep firm Pangea, which has just signed Engine Pictures in D.C. for East Coast representation…. Marshall Grupp Sound Design and Music, New York, has secured Maureen Butler of Mo Butler & Associates, Chicago, to handle the Midwest….Global Production Network (GPN), a Los Angeles-based firm that handles production service companies from around the world, has added to that roster by signing Axis Media-Germany, for exclusive North American representation….DP David Wagreich is now available exclusively through Lyons Sheldon Prosnit Agency, Los Angeles….DP Fredrik Callinggard has signed with Innovative Artists, Santa Monica, for representation in spots, music videos and features….Production designer John Hammer is now exclusively repped for commercials, music videos and features through Radiant Artists, Los Angeles….Category:Rep Reports
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
MySHOOT Profiles
Add A Comment