Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps
	U.S theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michael Hines
Written by	Greg Steinbruner
Produced by	Greg Steinbruner; Tami Stronach; Angela Murray;
Starring	Tami Stronach; Greg Steinbruner; Sean Astin; Bill Bailey; Eddie Izzard; Jennifer Saunders; Michael Emerson; Shohreh Aghdashloo; Christopher Lloyd;
Cinematography	Simon Vickery
Edited by	Victoria Boydell
Music by	Geoff Zanelli
Production; company	Paper Canoe Studio
Distributed by	Fathom Events
Release date	28 July 2024 (United States);
Running time	94 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps is a 2024 British fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Michael Hines, written by Greg Steinbruner, and starring Tami Stronach, Steinbruner, Sean Astin, Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard, Jennifer Saunders, Michael Emerson, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Christopher Lloyd. It was released in the United States on 28 July 2024.

Cast

Tami Stronach as Witch^[2]
Sean Astin as Dog^[2]
Christopher Lloyd as Alchemist^[3]
Michael Emerson as Evil Wizard^[3]
Greg Steinbruner as Goatherd^[2]
Maya Stronach as Cupid^[4]
Jennifer Saunders as Goose^[2]
Eddie Izzard as Sheep^[2]
Bill Bailey as Donkey^[2]
Shohreh Aghdashloo as The Wisewoman^[2]
Pauline McLynn as The Mother^[2]
Daniel Portman as Captain of the Guard^[2]
Reginald D. Hunter as The Neighbor^[2]
Stuart Bowman as King^[2]
Martha West as Princess^[2]
Giovanni Pernice as Dance Master^[2]

Production

In July 2020, it was announced that Stronach, Astin, Perlman, Lloyd and Emerson were cast in the film, then titled Man & Witch, with Rob Margolies as director.^[3]

In July 2021, it was announced that many others were cast in the film and that filming wrapped after a six week shoot in Los Angeles and Scotland.^[2]

In February 2024, it was announced that Fathom Events acquired American distribution rights to the film.^[1]

References

1 2 3 Cordero, Rosy (13 February 2024). "Fathom Events Acquires Fantasy Film 'Man And Witch' Starring 'NeverEnding Story's Tami Stronach, Sean Astin & Christopher Lloyd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Ramachandran, Naman (29 July 2021). "Tami Stronach, Jennifer Saunders, Greg Steinbruner, Eddie Izzard Lead Cast of 'Man & Witch'". Variety. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
1 2 3 Ritman, Alex (8 July 2020). "'NeverEnding Story' Queen Tami Stronach to Star in Fantasy Film With Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
↑ Cordero, Rosy (13 February 2024). "Fathom Events Acquires Fantasy Film 'Man And Witch' Starring 'NeverEnding Story's Tami Stronach, Sean Astin & Christopher Lloyd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 September 2026.

External links

[dlhw-1] 1 2 3 Cordero, Rosy (13 February 2024). "Fathom Events Acquires Fantasy Film 'Man And Witch' Starring 'NeverEnding Story's Tami Stronach, Sean Astin & Christopher Lloyd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[variety-2] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Ramachandran, Naman (29 July 2021). "Tami Stronach, Jennifer Saunders, Greg Steinbruner, Eddie Izzard Lead Cast of 'Man & Witch'". Variety. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[thr-3] 1 2 3 Ritman, Alex (8 July 2020). "'NeverEnding Story' Queen Tami Stronach to Star in Fantasy Film With Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2024.

[4] Cordero, Rosy (13 February 2024). "Fathom Events Acquires Fantasy Film 'Man And Witch' Starring 'NeverEnding Story's Tami Stronach, Sean Astin & Christopher Lloyd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 September 2026.

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