Once upon a time in Hollywood, festive hours were designated for feel-good movies. But last year’s conclusive roster turned the tables on traditions with a spooky overhaul of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu
. Although the festive season kicks off with the fright night’s onboarding, Nosferatu
’s strategic Christmas release date was a departure the fans celebrated with open arms. Now, nearly a month later, the star of the show, Lily-Rose Depp’s audition clip, has emerged online, sending fans into a frenzy with her on-camera character development.
Nosferatu
, the 2024 gothic horror film by Robert Eggers, stars Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter. Based on Bram Stoker’s character, Mina Harker, Ellen is described as an “angelic wife”
who sought a guardian angel, only to fling open the doors to a psychic connection with Nosferatu. In the 13-second audition clip now going viral online, Rose Depp unleashes a stunning intensity, effortlessly morphing through a kaleidoscope of emotions from fiery anger to heart-wrenching betrayal and uneasy apprehension.
A look at Lily-Rose Depp’s audition for #nosferatu pic.twitter.com/uUovg7fMvV
— 𝙲𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚖𝚊 𝙱𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚝 (@CinemaBurst) January 22, 2025
After the film was released on Christmas, critics may have expected it to flatten at the box office due to its de-familiarizing ethos amidst the holiday season’s overdrive of content. However, Nosferatu
grossed a whopping $156.3 million against its $50 million budget, proving blockbusters abide by no reservations—not even of timing. While Lily-Rose Depp was cast in her role back in 2022, fans already watched her cast the gothic spell in cinemas.
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Without the stylized trappings of horror, Lily-Rose Depp’s audition tape stands as a testament to her raw, innate talent. As a result, fans, in awe of her skill, have aptly dubbed her a “work of art,”
a testament to her bullseye precision as an artist.
Lily-Rose Depp’s Nosferatu audition clip turns her followers into superfans
The eerie arrival of Nosferatu
at Christmas served as the perfect escape for viewers who were worn out by the jolly season
. While Lily-Rose Depp has shouldered several high-profile projects by now, Nosferatu
significantly turned a page on her legacy run. However, following the surfacing of her audition clip, fans have a newfound admiration for the star, and safe to say, they are blown away by her performance despite being stripped of the horror genre’s traditional settings.
This is so inspiring how major actors in blockbuster movies still do video auditions from their homes 👍
— Mahnoor 💎 (@Mahnoor_khan26) January 22, 2025
Is that suppose to be good or bad? I can’t tell. 💀 pic.twitter.com/1KfsSgac68
— Evanverse (@evanverse7) January 22, 2025
Need her at least nominated
— Rene OF FREE🩵🤍 (@Renebbx_) January 22, 2025
Sure, some skeptics took over the thread with criticism in tow, but her skills floored most of them.
Watching Nosferatu as we speak!
— ⭕️ Bo (@ItsBoTime88) January 22, 2025
This is a work of art
— NXT LVL 🜲 😈 (@0xNXTLVL) January 22, 2025
Meanwhile, a few folks found it rather intriguing that even such big stars like Rose Depp still do auditions from their homes. As the clip prompted even the non-fans to sign their names into her club, the clip sparked a unanimous desire among fans to watch the movie again. Although this may not have been a strategized marketing spot for the film, Rose Depp’s talent sent fans on an overdrive single-handedly.
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