A24 has officially confirmed that Alex Garland’s highly anticipated Elden Ring feature film is slated for a March 3, 2028, theatrical debut. The star-studded ensemble is led by Heartstopper breakout Kit Connor, alongside Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, and Tom Burke.
The expansive roster also features Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz. The production, adapted from FromSoftware’s monumental dark fantasy title, has secured an “IMAX Certified” designation, ensuring it will be optimized for the premium format’s grand scale.
This confirmation follows a whirlwind of industry speculation regarding UK set construction and casting leaks, all of which have proven accurate. A24 has stated that principal photography is scheduled to commence this spring.
The cast reflects Garland’s penchant for recurring collaborators: Connor recently starred in the director’s Warfare, while Spaeny and Offerman both appeared in Civil War. Additionally, Spaeny and Mizuno were pivotal figures in Garland’s cerebral series Devs, with the latter also appearing in his directorial debut, Ex Machina. Notably, Peter Serafinowicz brings direct franchise experience to the project, having provided the voice for Pate in Dark Souls 2.
Meet the Cast: Background and Notable Credits
- Kit Connor: Widely recognized for his celebrated performance as Nick Nelson in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper.
- Ben Whishaw: Beloved as the voice of Paddington and known for his portrayal of Q in the Daniel Craig Bond era, as well as his lauded work in This is Going to Hurt.
- Cailee Spaeny: Recently commanded the screen in Alien: Romulus and Priscilla, with additional appearances in Civil War and Wake Up Dead Man.
- Tom Burke: Renowned for his turn as Praetorian Jack in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, his role in the Strike detective series, and his work in the The Souvenir films.
- Havana Rose Liu: An acclaimed model and performer recognized for her breakout role in the biting comedy Bottoms.
- Sonoya Mizuno: Currently starring as Mysaria in House of the Dragon, with past turns in Crazy Rich Asians and multiple Garland productions.
- Jonathan Pryce: A titan of the screen best known for his iconic lead role in Terry Gilliam’s Brazil and as the High Sparrow in Game of Thrones.
- Ruby Cruz: Gained prominence in the Willow series reboot and demonstrated her comedic range alongside Liu in Bottoms.
- Nick Offerman: An industry icon best known for Parks and Recreation, who recently earned an Emmy for his profoundly moving performance in HBO’s The Last of Us.
- John Hodgkinson: An esteemed English stage actor who recently featured in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon.
- Jefferson Hall: Known for his dual-role performance as Tyland and Jason Lannister in House of the Dragon.
- Emma Laird: Featured in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a script penned by Garland.
- Peter Serafinowicz: A versatile talent known for voicing Darth Maul in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and his legacy as a surrealist comedy writer in the UK.
Source: Polygon
