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Before ‘Nosferatu,’ Robert Eggers Recalls Almost Getting Willem Dafoe Set on Fire
The WrapStory by Drew Taylor
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Director Robert Eggers shares wild tales from the set of his eagerly anticipated remake of 'Nosferatu,' including a near-disaster with co-star Willem Dafoe.
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- Eggers reveals he almost accidentally set Dafoe on fire during a particularly intense scene, forcing the crew to quickly douse the blaze and calm the shaken actor.
- Despite the on-set mishaps, Eggers is confident his updated take on the classic vampire tale will captivate audiences, with Dafoe's unnerving performance as the sinister Count Orlok already generating major Oscar buzz.
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Robert Eggers, Willem Dafoe, Nosferatu