The BFG - actors, characters and roles
All actors and their roles in the film "The BFG"
The BFG (2016)
Timing:
1:57 (117 min)
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Actors and characters
Chris Shields
Character General #1
Geoffrey Wade
Character General #3
Haig Sutherland
Character Danish Father
Daniel Bacon
Character Bonecruncher / Lout #2
Paul Moniz de Sa
Character Meatdripper / Lout #3
Lucia Ryan
Character Orphan Girl #1 / Sophie Understudy
Julia Torrance
Character Orphan Girl #2
Graham Curry
Character Palace Guardsman
Chris Gibbs
Character Gizzardgulper / Late Night Walker
Callum Seagram Airlie
Character Danish Boy
Shauna Hansen
Character Danish Boy's Mother
Denise Jones
Character Danish Driver's Wife
William Samples
Character Palace Staff #2 (aka Footman)
Andy Thompson
Character Palace Staff #3 (aka Footman)
Paul Barnhill
Character Palace Staff #4 (aka Footman
Gintare Beinoraviciute
Character Bus Passenger
Gerardo Barcala
Character English Palace Livery Footman
Simona Hughes
Character Householder
What's left behind the scenes
- Production of the film began almost 25 years before its release.
- The final screenplay written by Melissa Mathison (1950-2015). The film is dedicated to her memory.
- The music for the film 'The BFG' (2016) was composed by John Williams. He did not compose the music for Steven Spielberg's previous film 'Bridge of Spies' (2015). Over 42 years, Williams has not worked on only two of Spielberg's films.
- Steven Spielberg offered Gene Wilder a role in the film, but the actor declined. Wilder played Willy Wonka in Mel Stuart's 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (1971), also based on a book by Roald Dahl.
- The first collaboration between Steven Spielberg and screenwriter Melissa Mathison since the film *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* (1982).
- The second film adaptation of Roald Dahl's books distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, following Henry Selick's *James and the Giant Peach* (1996).
- In 2009, DreamWorks Studio and The Walt Disney Company began negotiations to release 30 films through Touchstone Pictures (a film division of Walt Disney). Initially, *The BFG* (2016) was planned for release through this company, however, Walt Disney Company became one of the producers and sponsors of the film. Considering the kind and magical nature of the story, it was decided to release the film through Walt Disney Pictures. It should be noted that DreamWork Pictures and the more well-known DreamWorks Animation are different entities. They were originally sister companies, but split in 2004, although they retained the right to use the same name and logo. To avoid confusing audiences, DreamWorks is not mentioned in the film's source materials or promotional campaigns. Instead, the focus is on Steven Spielberg’s company, Amblin Entertainment.
- *The BFG* (2016) was the first live-action feature film in Steven Spielberg’s 50-year filmmaking career that he directed for Walt Disney Pictures.
- Melissa Mathison's first screenplay in nearly 20 years, since Martin Scorsese's *Kundun* (1997).
- In 1991, Paramount Pictures was planning to produce this film. Frank Marshall and his wife Kathleen Kennedy were to direct, Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord were to write the screenplay, and Robin Williams was to star.
- This is the second film adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The BFG." In 1989, an animated film was made based on the book.
- Steven Spielberg said he had dreamed of making a film based on "The BFG" since he first read it. "It's amazing how Roald Dahl wasn't afraid to give a child power," the director said. "He boldly introduced into the narrative that combination of good and evil that was characteristic of many early Disney works—such as 'Dumbo' (1941), 'Fantasia' (1940), 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' (1937), and 'Cinderella' (1950). Dahl's book is both frightening and hopeful. And it’s also positively instructive and simply wonderful, which is why I wanted to make a film based on it."
- Sophie, one of the main characters in the book and the film, is named after one of Roald Dahl’s granddaughters.
- Adam Godley, who played a role in "The BFG," also appeared in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (Tim Burton, 2005), which was also based on a book by Roald Dahl.
- The first project from "Walt Disney Pictures" since Matthew Robbins' "Dragonslayer" (1981) to feature another major studio as a co-producer. "Dragonslayer" was produced by "Walt Disney Pictures" and "Paramount Pictures".
- The first film by Steven Spielberg since the release of the drama "The Color Purple" (1985) to feature a female protagonist, and the first since the science fiction drama "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) to feature a child protagonist.
- John Madden was originally set to direct the film, but he became involved with "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2015). Madden remained an executive producer on "The BFG".
- Another film by Steven Spielberg starring Mark Rylance. The actor received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Rudolf Abel in Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies" (2015).
- "The BFG" (1982) was the sixth book by Roald Dahl to be adapted for the screen in Hollywood.
- This is the first project produced by "Walt Disney Pictures" and "Walden Media" since the release of Andrew Adamson's "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" in 2008. Back then, a black cat ran between the companies due to difficulties with film production and purely work-related issues.
- This is one of Steven Spielberg's first films whose distribution in some major overseas markets will be handled by independent companies. This happened because several production companies are involved in the project.
- John Williams composed the music for the film "The BFG" (2016). He did not compose the music for Steven Spielberg's previous film, "Bridge of Spies" (2015). Over 42 years, Williams has not worked on only two of Spielberg's films.
- Steven Spielberg offered a role in the film to Gene Wilder, but the actor declined. Wilder played Willy Wonka in Mel Stuart's "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971), which was also based on a book by Roald Dahl.
- The first collaboration between Steven Spielberg and screenwriter Melissa Mathison since "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982).
- The second film adaptation of Roald Dahl's books distributed by "Walt Disney Pictures," following Henry Selick's "James and the Giant Peach" (1996).
- In 2009, "DreamWorks Studio" and "Walt Disney Company" began negotiations to release 30 films through "Touchstone Pictures" (a film division of The Walt Disney Company). Initially, it was planned that "The BFG" (2016) would be released through this company, however, "Walt Disney Company" became one of the producers and sponsors of the film. Considering the kind and magical nature of the story, it was decided to release the film through "Walt Disney Pictures". It is important to distinguish between "DreamWork Pictures" and the more well-known "DreamWork Animation". Initially, these were sister companies, but in 2004 they separated, although they retained the right to use the same name and logo. To avoid confusing viewers, "DreamWorks" is not mentioned in the film's source materials and promotional campaigns. Instead, the focus is on Steven Spielberg's company, "Amblin Entertainment".
- "The BFG" (2016) was the first live-action feature film in Steven Spielberg's 50-year career in cinema that he directed for "Walt Disney Pictures".
- The first screenplay written by Melissa Mathison in almost 20 years since Martin Scorsese's "Kundun" (1997).
- In 1991, "Paramount Pictures" was going to film this movie. Frank Marshall and his wife Kathleen Kennedy were to direct, with Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord as the screenwriters, and Robin Williams slated to play the lead role.
- The second adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The BFG". An animated film based on the book was made in 1989.
- Steven Spielberg said he had dreamed of making a film based on "The BFG" ever since he first read it. "It's amazing how Roald Dahl wasn't afraid to give a child power," the director said. "He very boldly introduced into the narrative that combination of good and evil that was characteristic of many early works of the Disney company—such as 'Dumbo' (1941), 'Fantasia' (1940), 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' (1937), and 'Cinderella' (1950). Dahl's book is both frightening and gives hope. And it is also good-naturedly instructive and simply wonderful, which is why I wanted to make a film based on it."
- Adam Godley, who starred in "The BFG," also appeared in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (Tim Burton, 2005), which was also based on a book by Roald Dahl.
- The first project from "Walt Disney Pictures" since Matthew Robbins' "Dragonslayer" (1981) to feature another major studio as a co-producer. "Dragonslayer" was produced by "Walt Disney Pictures" and "Paramount Pictures."
- The first film from Steven Spielberg since the release of the drama "The Color Purple" (1985) to feature a female protagonist, and the first since the science fiction drama "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001) to feature a child protagonist.
- John Madden was originally slated to direct the film, but he became involved with filming "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2015). Madden remained an executive producer on "The BFG."
- Another film by Steven Spielberg starring Mark Rylance. The actor received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Rudolf Abel in Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies" (2015).
- "The BFG" (1982) was the sixth book by Roald Dahl to be adapted for the screen in Hollywood.
- This was the first project produced by "Walt Disney Pictures" and "Walden Media" since the release of Andrew Adamson's "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" in 2008. At that time, a black cat ran between the companies due to difficulties with film production and purely logistical issues.
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