Hollywood is attempting to reboot the 1986 film Labyrinth, with Robert Eggers set to direct a sequel. Despite the original's unique cultural magic, a completed script exists, though details about the musical elements and returning characters are still under wraps. Eggers' recent success with Nosferatu indicates his rising status, making expectations for quality high. However, recreating the charm and artistry of the original, especially without key talents like Bowie and Henson, raises questions about the sequel's potential impact. Fans are divided on the viability of revisiting such a classic film.
"It's hard to imagine ever recreating the same ineffable magic of the 80's dark fantasy musical, or why you'd want to try."
"Eggers has closed a deal with TriStar Pictures to write and direct a sequel to the movie which starred David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and a sprawling cast of some of Jim Henson's most memorable muppets."
"Eggers' stock is trading at an all-time high after 2024's Nosferatu, a vampire thriller remake, became his top grossing movie ever, scoring over $150 million at the box office."
"It's also hard to imagine what a good sequel to Labyrinth would look like roughly 40 years later, when some of the unique talents integral to the original's incredible music and evocative world...are gone."
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