The Bfg (2016) stars Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant, Ruby Barnhill as Sophie, and Penelope Wilton as the Queen.
Main cast
- The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)Mark RylanceMain
- SophieRuby BarnhillMain
- The QueenPenelope WiltonMain
Supporting cast
- Mr. TibbsRafe SpallSupp
- MaryRebecca HallSupp
- Head of the ArmyBill HaderSupp
- BloodbottlerBill HaderSupp
- FleshlumpeaterJemaine ClementSupp
- Butcher BoyÓlafur Darri ÓlafssonSupp
- ManhuggerAdam GodleySupp
- ChildchewerMichael David AdamthwaiteSupp
- MeatdripperJonathan HolmesSupp
- GizzardgulperChris GibbsSupp
- BonecruncherPaul Moniz de SaSupp
Guest & voice
- MatronMarilyn NorryGuest
- HeadmistressRuthie HenshallGuest
- MaidNatalie BoneGuest
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About this cast
The BFG is a 2016 fantasy film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book. The story follows a young orphan named Sophie who befriends a gentle giant, the BFG, and together they embark on an adventure to stop the other, man-eating giants from terrorising the human world.
FAQs
Who plays the BFG in The BFG?
Mark Rylance plays the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) in the 2016 film.
Who plays Sophie in The BFG?
Ruby Barnhill plays Sophie, the young orphan girl who befriends the BFG.
Who plays the Queen in The BFG?
Penelope Wilton plays the Queen of England in the film.
Is The BFG a live-action or animated film?
The BFG is a live-action film with extensive CGI used to create the giants and their world.
Who directed The BFG?
The BFG was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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