Cast and Crew of The BFG

The BFG

"The BFG" follows the story of a young orphan named Sophie who is whisked away by the Big Friendly Giant (BFG). Unlike the other giants, the BFG is kind and gentle. When Sophie discovers that the other giants plan to invade England to eat children, she teams up with the BFG to stop them, leading to an adventurous and heartwarming tale about friendship and bravery.

Trivia:
1. Mark Rylance, who plays the BFG, is renowned for his theatrical background and won an Academy Award for his performance, bringing depth and warmth to the character.
2. The film features a unique blend of live-action and cutting-edge motion capture technology to bring the giants to life, with Mark Rylance performing on set alongside Ruby Barnhill to create authentic interactions.
3. Director Steven Spielberg personally voiced a friendly giant named The Fleshlumpeater before another actor took over, showcasing his hands-on approach to the production.

Main Cast of The BFG

Mark Rylance as The BFG

Mark Rylance

The BFG
Ruby Barnhill as Sophie

Ruby Barnhill

Sophie
Rebecca Hall as Mary

Rebecca Hall

Mary
Jemaine Clement as Fleshlumpeater

Jemaine Clement

Fleshlumpeater

Crew of The BFG

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