The Cackling of the Dodos is an upcoming American comedy crime thriller film directed and produced by Jason Bateman and written by Rye Curtis. It stars Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Fred Hechinger, Michael McKean, Esther McGregor, Jenn Lyon, and Emy Coligado.
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Cast
Sam Rockwell
Woody Harrelson
Fred Hechinger
Michael McKean
Esther McGregor
Jenn Lyon
Emy Coligado
Production
In March 2026, it was announced that Jason Bateman would direct the film and produce under his Aggregate Films banner, with Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson were set to star. In May, Fred Hechinger, Michael McKean, Esther McGregor, Jenn Lyon, and Emy Coligado were also added to the cast.
Filming began in June 2026, in Cranford, New Jersey.
Release
The film is set to be released on Netflix.