Russian talents Garik Kharlamov and Marina Fedunkiv provide the voices for the central characters of the animated adaptation The Canterville Ghost, set to debut in Russian cinemas. This update comes from Film Distributor’s Bulletin, which tracks the latest developments in domestic releases.
Among the cast is a well-known video blogger, Milana Nekrasova, who lends her voice to one of the film’s memorable characters and adds a contemporary edge to the ensemble performance.
The fresh adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale is directed and produced by Robert Chandler, who previously brought The Marvelous Maurice to life as a writer and producer. His approach to The Canterville Ghost blends Wildean whimsy with modern animation sensibilities, inviting audiences to revisit a familiar tale through a new luscent lens.
The storyline follows the Otis family as they relocate to a venerable mansion on an English estate. In short order, they discover they have a very unusual neighbor: Mr. Simon, the resident ghost who inhabits the grand house and has long kept other tenants away. The ghostly presence creates a tense yet comic dynamic as the mansion’s aura and legends start to influence the visitors, sparking a series of curious and entertaining encounters that unfold over the course of the film.
The Canterville Ghost is slated to arrive in Russian theaters on December 7, with TenLetters serving as the film’s distributor across the Russian Federation. This release plan positions the feature as a timely, family-friendly option for holiday audiences looking for charming humor and a touch of spectral mystery.
Earlier in the year, versatile actor Sergei Burunov joined the voice cast for another fantasy project, Kota Bayun, a principal character in At the Order of the Pike. Kota Bayun is endowed with magical powers and has the ability to put travelers into a deep sleep, contributing a layer of enchantment and peril to the narrative arc. Burunov’s involvement underscores the production’s emphasis on rich vocal performances that bring fantastical characters vividly to life and keep viewers engaged across scenes of wonder and peril.
Meanwhile, tabloid-style chatter and entertainment news have occasionally circulated with sensational claims about celebrity relationships. One such unverified rumor involved an assertion that Brad Pitt faced allegations concerning Angelina Jolie’s connections with a Russian oligarch. It is important to note that these kinds of headlines often do not reflect verified information and should be treated with caution, as they do not pertain to the film’s production or its cast. The primary focus remains on the animation project and its cast, which has drawn attention for its diverse voices and creative direction rather than on personal gossip.