"She put the soul in the character": Internet reacts to Lily-Rose Depp's Nosferatu audition tape

Nosferatu, a 2024 American gothic horror film, has captivated audiences with its dark and haunting narrative. Written and directed by Robert Eggers, it is a remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent classic of the same name and draws inspiration from Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Bill Skarsgård plays the enigmatic Count Orlok in the film, which also stars Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter and Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter. Released on December 25, 2024, the film has made over $156 million worldwide.

Recently, the internet was abuzz with reactions to Lily-Rose Depp's home-recorded audition tape for Nosferatu. Fans praised her performance, with one describing her acting as:

“Insane acting she put the soul in the character to connect the audience."

As the audition clip surfaced online, X exploded with comments admiring Depp’s dedication and talent.

That’s what I call ACTING," a fan wrote.

“She’s incredibly talented and worked so hard for this”, another fan praised.

That’s a very good audition. She did a great job," shared an X user.

Some people expressed awe at how actors audition for roles with home-recorded tapes.

“Incredible how actors can get into character with nothing but a camera," an X user remarked.

“This is so inspiring—how major actors in blockbuster movies still do video auditions from their homes," another X user wrote.

Many fans noted how Lily-Rose Depp brought depth and vulnerability to the character and hoped she would be recognized for her role.

“She definitely deserves an award for this," a fan commented.

“Need her at least nominated,” another person wrote.

“Lily-Rose Depp was fantastic in Nosferatu”, one fan admired.

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All about Nosferatu

Nosferatu transports viewers to the eerie landscapes of 1830s Germany, where Ellen Hutter's supernatural connection with the vampire Count Orlok unfolds.

Under the direction of Robert Eggers, renowned for his atmospheric narrative, the movie pays close attention to its predecessor's gothic roots while adding a modern cinematic touch.

Filming for Nosferatu took place at Barrandov Studios in Prague between February and May 2023. Other shoot locations include the Czech Republic's Rožmitál pod Třemšínem Castle, Pernštejn Castle, and the Invalidovna complex. Some exterior scenes were taken at the Corvin Castle in Romania.

Eggers started working on the movie in 2015 and after almost a decade it came to life. The film's music was provided by British-Irish film composer Robin Carolan.

With a run time of 132 minutes, the film premiered in Berlin on December 2, 2024. It was theatrically released on December 25, 2024, in the USA.

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Everything to know about Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Melody Depp was born on May 27, 1999, to American actor Johnny Depp and French singer-actor Vanessa Paradis. She grew up between Los Angeles and Paris. She made her acting debut in Tusk (2014) followed by roles in films like The Dancer (2016) and The King (2019).

Depp attracted much interest with the HBO series The Idol (2023). Her song One of the Girls from the show reached number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.