Jessica Henwick, Alisha Weir Join Ewan McGregor in Animated Feature ‘The Land of Sometimes’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comK.J. Yossman Jessica Henwick (“Glass Onion”) and Alisha Weir (“Abigail”) have been tapped for new animated feature “The Land of Sometimes.” They will join “Star Wars” icon Ewan McGregor and “The Crown” star Helena Bonham Carter on the project, which also features one of the final performances from the late “Monty Python” alum Terry Jones.
The film, which is repped by Kaleidoscope Film Distribution for global sales, is set to be shown to buyers in Cannes next week with director Leon Joosen (“The Little Mermaid”) on hand to introduce the project. “Be careful what you wish for!” reads the logline. “Twins Alfie and Elise get more than they bargained for when the Wish Collector takes them to an island full of wonder, with ever-changing seasons.
They face a mechanical foe, fantastical creatures and a truth that shines brighter than any wish: the power of family.” The film, from Two Daughters Entertainment, is currently in production in the U.K.
with Cosmo-Giantwheel Animation Studios CEO Somu Mohapatra heading the animation. It is based on an original audiobook by Francesca Longrigg with a screenplay by Tony Nottage.
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