# Robert Eggers' Lesson From Werwulf Flop

> Robert Eggers learned to pick horse-riders for 'Werwulf' after 'The Northman' extras couldn't ride.
- Title: Robert Eggers' Lesson From Werwulf Flop · SlashFilm | Shortify
- Summary: Robert Eggers learned to pick horse-riders for 'Werwulf' after 'The Northman' extras couldn't ride. Robert Eggers adjusted his casting for 'Werwulf' after…
- Keywords: robert eggers, werwulf, the northman, ethan hawke, willem dafoe, focus features, horses, casting, box office flop, december 25 2026, entertainment, culture
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2273428/werwulf-director-rober-eggers-lesson-flop
- Author: Bill Bria
- Published: 2026-10-03T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: robert eggers, werwulf, the northman, ethan hawke, willem dafoe, focus features, horses, casting, box office flop, december 25 2026, entertainment, culture
## Robert Eggers' filmography
Robert Eggers has directed four features before 'Werwulf', which releases December 25 2026.
## The Northman's box office
The Northman was a box office flop in april 2022 due to its high budget.
## Ethan Hawke's problem
Ethan Hawke's generals couldn't ride horses during filming of The Northman.
## Robert Eggers' lesson
Robert Eggers learned to cast only horse-riders for Willem Dafoe's hunters in Werwulf.
## Werwulf release date
Werwulf releases december 25 2026.
## Key takeaway

Robert Eggers adjusted his casting for 'Werwulf' after 'The Northman' extras couldn't ride horses.