Dartmoor setting for major film

A MAJOR motion picture starring Hollywood A-lister Willem Dafoe is to be filmed on Dartmoor this autumn after planners gave permission for two temporary movie sets to be created near Widecombe in the Moor and Postbridge.

- By ALISON STEPHENSON

Mega movie producer Universal Studios is behind American director Robert Eggers’ historical thriller ‘Werwulf’ which is set in 13th-century England.

Mr Eggers and his creative team were responsible for the Gothic horror film ‘Nosferatu’ released at the end of last year which brought in nearly £180 million dollars at the Box Office and was nominated for four Oscars.

“‘Werwulf’ will also star Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp and French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis and Golden Globe award winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Cast and crew will swoop into Dartmoor for eleven weeks and boost its economy from hotel stays, restaurant bookings and taxi patronage, Dartmoor National Park Authority's development management committee heard on Friday.

Members unanimously supported temporary use of land to the north of Sharp Tor, Widecombe in the Moor and Assycombe Hill, South of Fernworthy Forest at Postbridge for film-making with associated sets, supporting vehicles, parking, access and storage.

The film sets will involve temporary medieval-style buildings and farmsteads being erected.