Discover the Unsettling Truth: Can Eggers’ Nosferatu Replace Bowie in Labyrinth 2?

A Darker Take on Labyrinth: A Sequel in the Works?
The news that Guillermo del Toro is set to direct a sequel to the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth has sent fans into a frenzy. The original film, directed by Jim Henson, is a beloved tale of a young girl’s journey through a magical labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the clutches of the Goblin King, Jareth. The film’s blend of puppetry, music, and dark fantasy has made it a timeless classic, and the prospect of a sequel has left many wondering what it could entail.
A Darker, More Adult Take
A sequel to Labyrinth might be a natural fit for audiences who grew up with the movie. The film has a surprisingly strong strain of lust and psychosexual tension for a Jim Henson project. And a sequel, with Jennifer Connelly reprising her role as Sarah and facing Jareth in adulthood, could be an interesting thread to pull on. After all, the film’s themes of adolescence, desire, and the struggle for control are still relevant today.
What’s Next?
The plot details of the sequel are still unclear, but the report mentions that Jim Henson’s children, Brian and Lisa Henson, will be producing the film, along with Guillermo del Toro and his writing partner, Sjón. The script is still in the works, and it’s unclear what the story will entail. However, one thing is certain: the film will have to find a way to replace the iconic David Bowie, who played the role of Jareth in the original film.
The Challenge of Replacing David Bowie
The real problem with a direct sequel is who could possibly replace David Bowie as Jareth? As much as the movie revolves around the Henson workshop’s puppets and Brian Froud’s creature designs, Bowie was the movie’s breakout star. Fans’ memories of and conversations about the film (and their fan art, cosplay, and even annual masquerade ball) have centered on him for decades. The 1986 Labyrinth is also built around Bowie performing original songs he wrote for the film.
It’s hard to imagine any modern rock star nailing the odd, slippery mixture of sexual menace, jovial humor, casual physicality, and sheer alien weirdness that Bowie brought to the role. Billy Porter might come closest in terms of persona and cultural positioning; Tilda Swinton might come closest in terms of otherworldly looks. But who has the star power to walk onto a set and replace David Bowie? If you’ve got any suggestions, spit them out while you can – Guillermo del Toro and the Hensons are probably having the same conversation right now.