Animated Fantasy Film 'The Turning Door' Casts Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Gillian Anderson

Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bill Nighy, and Gillian Anderson have been announced as the voice cast for the upcoming animated family fantasy film The Turning Door, directed and written by filmmaker and VFX supervisor Nicholas Ashe Bateman. The story follows a young girl, Ariadlyn, who discovers a magical doorway to a world called The Turning and embarks on a quest to save her parents, encountering fantastical creatures and adventures along the way. The film features original music by Claire Givens and Bateman, with production currently underway and international sales managed by Mister Smith Entertainment and 2AM handling North American sales. Bateman, known for his directorial debut The Wanting Mare, emphasizes that The Turning Door is a passion project reflecting themes of wonder and growing up, and is created without generative AI, highlighting the artistry of independent animation. The film is expected to offer a richly imaginative and emotional cinematic experience, although no release date has been announced yet. The project showcases a blend of fantasy, adventure, and emotional depth, continuing Bateman's exploration of unique, artist-driven storytelling in animation.