Lincoln in the Bardo
Lincoln in the Bardo Synopsis
In 1862, a grieving Abraham Lincoln visits his son Willie's grave, sparking a supernatural moment where ghosts in the "bardo" must help the boy move on before he is trapped forever.
Lincoln in the Bardo is a drama, history, animation and fantasy film directed by Duke Johnson. It stars Tom Hanks, André Holland, Alanah Bloor and Mary Birdsong.
- Director:
- Duke Johnson
- Writers:
- George Saunders, George Saunders
- Producers:
- Duke Johnson, Paul Young, Devon Young Rabinowitz
- Cinematographer:
- John Mathieson
- Production:
- Starburns Industries, Playtone
- Status:
- Post Production
Lincoln in the Bardo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hanks
as Abraham Lincoln
André Holland
Alanah Bloor
as Anna
Mary Birdsong
- Delphi Evans
Delphi Evans
as Willie Maid
Emily Taaffe
as Mary Todd Lincoln
Willem Dafoe
Peter Dinklage
Jonathan Bailey
Key crew
Directed by Duke Johnson, written by George Saunders and George Saunders, produced by Duke Johnson, Paul Young and Devon Young Rabinowitz.
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Lincoln in the Bardo – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Lincoln in the Bardo includes Tom Hanks, André Holland, Alanah Bloor, Mary Birdsong and Delphi Evans. The film was directed by Duke Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.