Meryl Streep and Others Join Cast of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Animation

Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, and Bill Hader have been added to the voice cast of an upcoming animated adaptation of George Saunders’ novel “Lincoln in the Bardo.” The project continues development under Starburns Industries with a focus on bringing the acclaimed literary work to screen.

3 Sept, 20:00 — 3 Sept, 22:14

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The film adapts George Saunders' Booker Prize-winning novel, which has been in development for nearly a decade. Securing such a high-profile cast signals strong industry confidence in Johnson's experimental hybrid filmmaking approach and marks a significant milestone for literary adaptations.

Key entitiesMeryl Streep Tom Hanks Willem Dafoe Bill Hader Colman Domingo Tom Waits Duke Johnson Starburns Industries

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times-ukMostly Factual10h ago

Late Fame review — Willem Dafoe delivers his best turn in years as a poet - The Times

Late Fame review — Willem Dafoe delivers his best turn in years as a poet The Times

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual7h ago

Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader Join ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Animated Cast for Starburns Industries (Exclusive)

Tom Waits also hops on board along with Tom Hanks and Willem Dafoe, the A-list cast for director Duke Johnson’s stop-motion animation and live-action film.

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First report: times-uk · 3 Sept, 20:00|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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Late Fame review — Willem Dafoe delivers his best turn in years as a poet - The Times

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hollywood-reporter3 Sept, 22:14Latest update

Meryl Streep and Others Join Cast of ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Animation

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Late Fame review — Willem Dafoe delivers his best turn in years as a poet - The Times

Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader Join ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Animated Cast for Starburns Industries (Exclusive)

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Late Fame review — Willem Dafoe delivers his best turn in years as a poet - The Times

Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader Join ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Animated Cast for Starburns Industries (Exclusive)

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