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Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, and Bill Hader join cast of 'Lincoln in the Bardo' film adaptation
The hybrid stop-motion and live-action project stars Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln and is being shopped at the Toronto International Film Festival market.
The short version
- Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, and Tom Waits have joined the cast of the hybrid stop-motion animation and live-action film 'Lincoln in the Bardo'.
- Directed by Duke Johnson and adapted from George Saunders' novel, the film features Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln in live-action scenes alongside stop-motion animated characters.
- Sales for the project are being managed by CAA Media Finance and WME Independent at TIFF: The Market.
Key facts
- Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, and Tom Waits joined the ensemble cast of the upcoming film adaptation of George Saunders' novel 'Lincoln in the Bardo'.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The movie blends live-action footage featuring Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln with stop-motion animation directed by Duke Johnson.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Meryl Streep is slated to voice four distinct roles: Abigail Blass, Elizabeth Crawford, an Angel, and a Demon.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage are also attached as voice actors for the stop-motion segments.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Starburns Industries and Playtone are producing the film, with sales being handled at TIFF: The Market.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- The production timeline, distribution partner, and anticipated theatrical release date have not yet been announced.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader Join ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Animated Cast for Starburns Industries (Exclusive)The Hollywood Reporter metered