Mel Brooks, Asa Butterfield Join Ewan McGregor in ‘The Land of Sometimes’ Animated Feature (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Comedy legend Mel Brooks and “Sex Education” star Asa Butterfield have joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated feature “The Land of Sometimes.” Based on an original audiobook by Francesca Longrigg with a screenplay by Tony Nottage, “The Land of Sometimes” follows twins Alfie and Elise as they embark on adventures with mystical creatures after being transported to a magical island by the Wish Collector.
The story explores themes of family and self-discovery. Brooks and Butterfield join the previously revealed cast that includes Ewan McGregor (“Obi-Wan Kenobi”), Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown”), Alisha Weir (“Matilda: The Musical”) and Jessica Henwick (“Glass Onion”).
The film also features one of the final performances from the late “Monty Python” alum Terry Jones. Leon Joosen (“Saving Santa”) is directing the project.
The film is from Two Daughters Entertainment and Nottage Productions. Bonnie Arnold (“How to Train Your Dragon”) and Alan Yentob (“Billy Elliot”) are executive producing alongside Two Daughters executive chairm James Reatchlous and CEO Simon Bobin.
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