A ‘Harry Potter’ Disappointment Shaped Chris Columbus’ Approach to Producing ‘Nosferatu’

Story by Brian Davids

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Veteran producer Chris Columbus teams up with director Robert Eggers to bring his childhood dream of a 'Nosferatu' adaptation to life, overcoming studio doubts and channeling his early horror roots.

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Columbus' 'never say no to the director' philosophy helped Eggers realize his singular vision for 'Nosferatu', despite pushback from other studios who didn't understand his idiosyncratic approach.
The Columbuses recruited their daughter Eleanor to co-found Maiden Voyage, their production company, to bring a fresh, younger perspective and avoid the 'tunnel vision' that can afflict seasoned filmmakers.

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Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, Robert Eggers, Macaulay Culkin, Kieran Culkin, Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Pierce Brosnan, Maiden Voyage, Focus Features, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Nosferatu, Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, Tallulah, Patti Cake$, Yes, God, Yes, Didi, Menashe, The Exiles, The Thursday Murder Club

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