Nicholas Hoult shared the terrifying moments filming for the Nosferatu movie specifically with wild wolves when he joined Seth Meyers on December 23 2024 . Hoult stars as Thomas Hutter for Robert Eggers movie version of Nosferatu and co star Lily-Rose Depp contends with 5000 live rats which is also a terrifying experience of its own. This production uses unique visual methods to showcase gothic horror elements through real animals and other tangible set designs.
Intense Production Elements Cause Hoult's Real Fear While Filming Robert Eggers' Nosferatu
Nosferatu directed by Robert Eggers is not providing traditional horror for many audiences instead Nicholas Hoult acting out the character Thomas Hutter was genuinely terrified in certain scenes which has proven an actual terror for many. Robert Eggers movie remake of the silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror uses 1838 as timeline for the story that includes a young woman stalked by vampire obsessed with her from Wisborg. Bill Skarsgård stars as Count Orlok in Eggers telling of the tale. The set design incorporates live animals to emphasize fear of dark corners and a dread sense of the overall environment in the scene.
Nicholas Hoult was initially cast in the Nosferatu movie project after actor negotiations and re offers went to Harry Styles then Bill Skarsgård. Hoult stated working alongside the famous atmospheric filmmaker Robert Eggers proved difficult during one scene in which he had to run and jump out a window while wolves were set upon him and chase him for the film scene. Seth Meyers questioned him on this moment during Late Night with Seth Meyers and that prompted details about his experiences.
Nicholas Hoult Recalls Near-Injury With Wolves During an Intense Stunt Scene in 'Nosferatu'
Nicholas Hoult acting as Thomas Hutter shared his experiences filming with real wolves for a scene involving escaping Count Orlok's castle during Late Night with Seth Meyers interview. He revealed while hyping himself up the wolves were barking aggressively and actively trying to chase him before they were unleashed on set while filming. During one take, he slipped before nearly falling out the window but Robert Eggers cut the scene to show him the odd expression on his face rather than commending the terror he felt during filming. Hoult humorously asked if the animals were trained to avoid biting actors because the situation felt all too real at time which made for an unnerving experience for cast and film crew. This entire sequence according to Nicholas Hoult did not make it to the final version of film during release.
Robert Eggers' Continues Streaks of Success with High Praise for Nosferatu's Release
Director Robert Eggers' most recent film Nosferatu joins other successes like The Witch and The Northman garnering high review scores across both fans and professional movie critics alike. Robert Eggers is a director who often bases projects off folklore and mythology bringing elements of the unique to life within film for many fans of this horror sub genre. Rotten Tomatoes currently displays the newest Eggers movie Nosferatu with a rating of 87% demonstrating success across numerous audiences at the current time. Eggers has proven his unique skills over past projects such as The Witch's chilling story and The Northman's viking depictions.
Lily-Rose Depp Braves Thousands of Rats and Nicholas Hoult Avoids Lard Ice Cream While Filming Nosferatu
Lily-Rose Depp plays Nicholas Hoult's wife Ellen during this Nosferatu version but experienced filming her own specific form of terror alongside more than 5000 live rats during filming. The two also experienced a form of solidarity with their horrific conditions. Nicholas Hoult explained to Jimmy Hill on Capital Evening Show how all animals in movie had various scenes where they had close encounters with actors with Bill Skarsgård and Emma had rats crawling directly onto their bodies adding to the discomfort level. Hoult admitted he could smell a “rich” odor from the animals as they were not toilet trained due to the volume of animals.
Nicholas Hoult Declares "Diva" Moment When Challenged With Fake Ice Cream Before Real Set Purchase
During filming of Nosferatu actor Nicholas Hoult made a strong demand regarding an on-set snack when the props department provided him with a concoction that is best described as disgusting during Capital Evening Show interview. Hoult was scheduled to eat ice cream during scenes but when tasting discovered the prop was made using lard food coloring and sugar that resulted in his character having to eat multiple bites during an entire day which the actor strongly protested. Hoult asked props department what the goopy substance was because the substance did not meet basic food taste standards with props saying ice cream was too delicate and they made fake treat. Hoult refused to use prop items with staff responding by purchasing all actual ice cream to suit his taste which resulted in a very funny moment on set after such intense filming for his film scene.