Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps[1] (formerly titled Man & Witch)[2][3] is a 2024 British fantasy adventure comedy film written by Greg Steinbruner, directed by Michael Hines and starring Tami Stronach, Greg Steinbruner, Sean Astin, Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard, Jennifer Saunders, Michael Emerson, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Christopher Lloyd. It was released in the United States on July 28, 2024.
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps | |
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Directed by | Michael Hines |
Written by | Greg Steinbruner |
Produced by | Greg Steinbruner Tami Stronach |
Starring | Tami Stronach Greg Steinbruner Sean Astin Bill Bailey Eddie Izzard Jennifer Saunders Michael Emerson Shohreh Aghdashloo Christopher Lloyd |
Cinematography | Simon Vickery |
Edited by | Victoria Boydell[1] |
Music by | Geoff Zanelli[1] |
Production company | Paper Canoe Studio |
Distributed by | Fathom Events |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Cast
edit- Tami Stronach as Witch[2]
- Sean Astin as Dog[2]
- Christopher Lloyd as Alchemist[3]
- Michael Emerson as Evil Wizard[3]
- Greg Steinbruner as Goatherd[2]
- Jennifer Saunders as Goose[2]
- Eddie Izzard as Sheep[2]
- Bill Bailey as Donkey[2]
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as The Wisewoman[2]
- Pauline McLynn as The Mother[2]
- Daniel Portman as Captain of the Guard[2]
- Reginald D. Hunter as The Neighbor[2]
- Stuart Bowman as King[2]
- Martha West as Princess[2]
- Giovanni Pernice as Dance Master[2]
Production
editIn July 2020, it was announced that Stronach, Astin, Perlman, Lloyd and Emerson were cast in the film.[3]
In July 2021, it was announced that many others were cast in the film and that filming wrapped after a six week shoot in Los Angeles and Scotland.[2]
In February 2024, it was announced that Fathom Events acquired American distribution rights to the film.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Cordero, Rosy (February 13, 2024). "Fathom Events Acquires Fantasy Film 'Man And Witch' Starring 'NeverEnding Story's Tami Stronach, Sean Astin & Christopher Lloyd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Ramachandran, Naman (July 29, 2021). "Tami Stronach, Jennifer Saunders, Greg Steinbruner, Eddie Izzard Lead Cast of 'Man & Witch'". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Ritman, Alex (July 8, 2020). "'NeverEnding Story' Queen Tami Stronach to Star in Fantasy Film With Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2024.