Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (formerly titled Man & Witch) is a 2024 British fantasy adventure comedy film written by Greg Steinbruner, directed by Michael Hines and starring Tami Stronach, Greg Steinbruner, Sean Astin, Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard, Jennifer Saunders, Michael Emerson, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Christopher Lloyd. It was released in the United States on July 28, 2024.
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Cast
Tami Stronach as Witch
Sean Astin as Dog
Christopher Lloyd as Alchemist
Michael Emerson as Evil Wizard
Greg Steinbruner as Goatherd
Maya Stronach as Cupid
Jennifer Saunders as Goose
Eddie Izzard as Sheep
Bill Bailey as Donkey
Shohreh Aghdashloo as The Wisewoman
Pauline McLynn as The Mother
Daniel Portman as Captain of the Guard
Reginald D. Hunter as The Neighbor
Stuart Bowman as King
Martha West as Princess
Giovanni Pernice as Dance Master
Production
In July 2020, it was announced that Stronach, Astin, Perlman, Lloyd and Emerson were cast in the film.
In July 2021, it was announced that many others were cast in the film and that filming wrapped after a six week shoot in Los Angeles and Scotland.
In February 2024, it was announced that Fathom Events acquired American distribution rights to the film.