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 (who also produces the film) as Abraham Lincoln, alongside André Holland, Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, Tom Waits, and Meryl Streep.
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Premise
Depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln following the death of his son William Wallace Lincoln.
Cast
Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln
André Holland
Alanah Bloor as Anna
Mary Birdsong
Jordan Luke Gage as Gilbert
Voices
Willem Dafoe as Everly Thomas
Jonathan Bailey as Roger Bevins
Peter Dinklage as Hans Vollman
Meryl Streep as Abigail Blass / Elizabeth Crawford / Angel / Demon
Colman Domingo as Thomas Havens
Bill Hader as Eddie Baron / Rake
Tom Waits as Jasper Randall / Demo
Production
It was announced in February 2026 that Duke Johnson was set to direct the film, with the film mixing live action with stop motion. George Saunders, who wrote the novel, was set to adapt the screenplay, and Tom Hanks was cast to portray Abraham Lincoln. Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey and Peter Dinklage would join the cast in voice roles in August, while Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, and Tom Waits would be added to the voice cast in September.
Live action filming took place in London.