Lincoln in the Bardo

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.

Genres
Drama, History, Animation, Fantasy
Director
Duke Johnson

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Lincoln in the Bardo
  • Filmed in: London

Lincoln in the Bardo is an upcoming American live-action/stop motion animated film directed by Duke Johnson. It is based on the 2017 novel by George Saunders, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln, alongside André Holland, Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, Tom Waits, and Meryl Streep.

Production

It was announced in February 2026 that Duke Johnson was set to direct the film, with the film mixing live action and stop motion. George Saunders, who wrote the novel, was set to adapt the screenplay, and Tom Hanks was cast as Abraham Lincoln. Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage joined the cast in voice roles in August, and Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, and Tom Waits were added to the voice cast in September.

Live action filming took place in London.

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