Later this summer, directorSteven Spielbergwill bring one of authorRoald Dahl’s most beloved books to life on the big screen for the first time withThe BFG, arriving in theaters July 1. However, those attending the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this weekend will be the first audience to see this adaptation.Steven Spielbergand the cast ofThe BFGhave arrived in Cannes for the film’s World Premiere at a gala screening at the Palais des Festivals on Saturday, May 14. To celebrate this event, Disney has released a new photo withMark Rylance’s title character, andRuby Barnhill, who makes her feature film debut inThe BFGas Sophie.
Along with this photo, the officialBFG Facebookpage debuted a new video from Cannes, whereRuby Barnhilltries to stumpSteven Spielbergin a game of trivia dubbed The Big Fact Game. The young actress asks her director a number of obscure trivia questions about his own films, successfully stumping the filmmaker about the real age ofE.T.and the first movie to feature the now iconic Amblin Entertainment logo. The director also offers a number of facts about his classic films likeJaws, theIndiana Jonesfranchise and much more.
Roald Dahl’sThe BFGwas first published in 1982 and has been enchanting readers of all ages ever since.Roald Dahl’s books, which also includeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,James and the Giant PeachandMatilda, are currently available in 58 languages and have sold over 200 million copies worldwide.The BFGis the only book ofRoald Dahl’s that has never been adapted into a feature film, until now.
The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, but Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and theBig Friendly Giantsoon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist.
Directed by three-time Academy Award winnerSteven Spielbergfrom a screenplay byMelissa Mathisonbased on the best-selling novel byRoald Dahl,The BFGstars three-time Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winnerMark Rylance, newcomerRuby Barnhill,Penelope Wilton,Jemaine Clement,Rebecca Hall,Rafe SpallandBill Hader.The BFGhits theaters nationwide on July 1, going up against Universal’sThe Purge: Election Year, Warner Bros.‘The Legend of Tarzanand Sony’sThe Shallows. While we wait for the next trailer, check out the new photo and video withSteven SpielbergandRuby Barnhillbelow.
