A24 has officially confirmed that Alex Garland’s highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of Elden Ring will premiere on March 3, 2028. The star-studded ensemble is led by Heartstopper breakout Kit Connor, alongside Ben Whishaw, Cailee Spaeny, and Tom Burke.
The expansive supporting cast features Havana Rose Liu, Sonoya Mizuno, Jonathan Pryce, Ruby Cruz, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic dark fantasy masterwork developed by FromSoftware, the film has secured “Filmed for IMAX” certification. This designation ensures the production is optimized for the immersive large-format experience, though the project will utilize standard high-end cinema cameras rather than native IMAX hardware.
This news follows widespread industry speculation surrounding U.K. set construction and casting leaks, most of which have now proven accurate. According to A24, principal photography is scheduled to commence this spring.
The roster includes several recurring collaborators from Garland’s previous projects. Connor recently appeared in Warfare, while Spaeny previously starred in Garland’s series Devs and his film Civil War alongside Offerman. Mizuno, a Garland regular, also appeared in Devs and his directorial debut, Ex Machina.
Notably, Peter Serafinowicz serves as the sole bridge to the source material’s developers; he previously voiced the memorable character Pate in Dark Souls 2.
Meet the Cast
- Kit Connor: Best known for his lead performance in the acclaimed Netflix series Heartstopper.
- Ben Whishaw: Renowned as the voice of Paddington and Q in the James Bond franchise, with a diverse portfolio including the gripping drama This is Going to Hurt.
- Cailee Spaeny: Recently spearheaded Alien: Romulus and Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, with notable turns in Civil War and Wake Up Dead Man.
- Tom Burke: Recognized for his roles as Praetorian Jack in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Orson Welles in Mank, and the titular investigator in the BBC’s Strike series.
- Havana Rose Liu: An accomplished model and actor who gained attention for her role in the satire Bottoms.
- Sonoya Mizuno: Currently starring as Mysaria in House of the Dragon, following standout appearances in Crazy Rich Asians and Garland’s own Ex Machina.
- Jonathan Pryce: A seasoned veteran of the screen, celebrated for his lead in Terry Gilliam’s Brazil and as the High Sparrow in Game of Thrones.
- Ruby Cruz: Known for her work in Bottoms and her lead role in the Willow television series.
- Nick Offerman: An iconic comedic presence from Parks and Recreation who earned an Emmy for his profoundly moving performance in The Last of Us.
- John Hodgkinson: A distinguished English stage actor who recently featured in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon.
- Jefferson Hall: A recurring presence in the Game of Thrones universe, currently playing the dual roles of Tyland and Jason Lannister in House of the Dragon.
- Emma Laird: Featured in the upcoming Garland-penned project 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
- Peter Serafinowicz: Famed for voicing Darth Maul in Star Wars and his work in the cult-classic British comedy Look Around You.
Source: Polygon
