Deadline reports the “ Nosferatu ” director officially signed on to write and direct a sequel to “ Labyrinth ,” the 1986 musical fantasy movie directed by Jim Henson.

Robert Eggers has closed his deal to write and direct a 'Labyrinth' sequel for TriStar and The Jim Henson Company, Deadline has learned.

Over 40 years after the original movie starring David Bowie as the Goblin King hit screens, Eggers has closed his deal to write and direct a Labyrinth sequel from TriStar Pictures, as reported by Deadline.