Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016 film)
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Directed by | James Bobin |
Screenplay by | Linda Woolverton |
Produced by | Tim Burton Joe Roth Jennifer Todd Suzanne Todd |
Starring | Mia Wasikowska Johnny Depp Helena Bonham Carter Anne Hathaway Sacha Baron Cohen Rhys Ifans |
Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh |
Edited by | Andrew Weisblum |
Music by | Danny Elfman |
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Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Alice Through the Looking Glass is an upcoming American adventure-fantasy film directed by James Bobin, written by Linda Woolverton and produced by Tim Burton. It is based on Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll and is the sequel to the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland. The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen and Rhys Ifans. The film is set to be released by Walt Disney Pictures on May 27, 2016.
Cast
- Mia Wasikowska as Alice Kingsleigh[1]
- Johnny Depp as Tarrant Hightopp, the Mad Hatter[1]
- Helena Bonham Carter as Iracebeth of Crims, the Red Queen[1]
- Anne Hathaway as Mirana of Marmoreal, the White Queen[1]
- Sacha Baron Cohen as Time[1]
- Rhys Ifans as Zanik Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's father[1]
- Matt Lucas as Tweedledee and Tweedledum[1]
- Ed Speleers as James Harcourt[1]
Voices
- Stephen Fry as Cheshire, the Cheshire Cat[1]
- Toby Jones as Wilkins[1]
- Alan Rickman as Absolem, the Caterpillar[1]
- Michael Sheen as Nivens McTwisp, the White Rabbit[1]
- Timothy Spall as Bayard, the Bloodhound[1]
- Paul Whitehouse as Thackery Earwicket, the March Hare[1]
- Barbara Windsor as Mallymkun, the Dormouse[1]
- John Sessions as Humpty Dumpty[2]
Production
On December 7, 2012, Variety announced the development of a sequel to Alice in Wonderland, with Linda Woolverton returning to write a screenplay.[3] On May 31, 2013, James Bobin began talks to direct the sequel under the working title Alice in Wonderland: Into the Looking Glass.[4] In July 2013, it was announced Johnny Depp would return as the Hatter.[5] In November 2013, it was confirmed Mia Wasikowska would reprise her role as Alice.[6] On November 22, 2013, it was announced that the sequel will be released on May 27, 2016 and that Bobin would direct the film.[6] On January 21, 2014, the film was retitled to Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass.[7] On January 21, 2014, Sacha Baron Cohen joined the cast to play the villain, Time.[8] In March 2014, it was confirmed Helena Bonham Carter would return as the Red Queen.[9] In May 2014, Rhys Ifans joined the cast to play Zanik Hightopp, the Mad Hatter's father.[10]
Principal photography began on August 4, 2014, at Shepperton Studios.[11] In August 2014 filming took place in Gloucester Docks which included the use of at least four historic ships: Kathleen and May, Irene, Excelsior and the Earl of Pembroke, the last of which was renamed "The Wonder" for the filming.[12][13][14][15][16] Principal photography ended on October 31, 2014.[17]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Alice in Wonderland 2 Cast Announced as Production Begins Today". Collider.com. August 4, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "News: 'Alice in Wonderland : Through the Looking Glass'". Thisisfilm.com. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Graser, Marc (December 7, 2012). "Disney mad for 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel". Variety.
- ^ "James Bobin in Early Talks to Direct 'Alice in Wonderland' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ Bahr, Lindsay (July 12, 2013). "Johnny Depp Finalizing 'Alice In Wonderland 2′". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ a b Finke, Nikki (November 22, 2013). "'Alice in Wonderland 2' and 'The Jungle Book' snag release dates". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
- ^ "Alice In Wonderland 2 Now Titled Through The Looking Glass, Sacha Baron Cohen In Talks". CinemaBlend.com. January 21, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Sacha Baron Cohen Eyes 'Wonderland' Sequel 'Through the Looking Glass' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. January 21, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen Heads Through the Looking Glass". ComingSoon.net. March 12, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Rhys Ifans to Join Johnny Depp in Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland' Sequel (Exclusive)". TheWrap. May 29, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Disney's Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass Starts Filming!". ComingSoon.net. August 4, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Ship to feature in new Johnny Depp film arrives in Gloucester Docks". Gloucester Citizen. August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Gloucester Docks boaters unhappy with Hollywood movie filming". BBC. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Tall ships arrive in Gloucester Docks ahead of Hollywood movie filming". BBC. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Tall ship The Wonder arrives at Gloucester Docks for Alice in Wonderland sequel, Through the Looking Glass, starring Johnny Depp". SouthWest Business. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Gloucester Docks transformed for Alice film". BBC. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^ "On the Set for 11/3/14: Keanu Reeves Starts Daughter of God, Magic Mike XXL & Ant-Man Wrap". ssninsider.com. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
External links
- 2016 films
- 2016 3D films
- 2010s fantasy films
- American 3D films
- American fantasy films
- American films
- Disney's Alice in Wonderland
- Sequel films
- English-language films
- Films based on Alice in Wonderland
- Films directed by James Bobin
- Films featuring anthropomorphic characters
- Films using computer-generated imagery
- Films produced by Joe Roth
- High fantasy films
- IMAX films
- Performance capture in film
- Screenplays by Linda Woolverton
- Shepperton Studios films
- Time travel films
- Walt Disney Pictures films