Roman Griffin Davis, renowned for his performance in the acclaimed film Jojo Rabbit, has been cast as the lead in the animated feature Wonderland. The film, produced by the Polish studio Lightcraft, also features the voice of esteemed actor Mads Mikkelsen. Davis will portray Jake, a 12-year-old boy who, alongside his friend Jenny, encounters the enigmatic Vagapulga creatures in their dreams.
Co-director and producer Daniel Markowicz expressed confidence in Davis’s ability to embody the character. “From the outset, Roman showed a strong understanding of Jake and the emotional logic of the story,” he noted, highlighting the young actor’s natural fit for the role.
Davis first garnered international acclaim for his role as Jojo Betzler in Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit, a performance that earned him a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor and a nomination for a Golden Globe. His recent projects include The Long Walk, an adaptation of Stephen King’s work, and the action film Greenland 2: Migration, where he stars alongside Gerard Butler. Additionally, he lent his voice to the character Walter Dickens in Angel Studios’ indie hit The King of Kings.
Production Insights and Future Plans
Wonderland was formerly titled Dreamworld and is in the process of being produced as a 3D English-language animated feature. The film is co-directed by Markowicz and Maks Naporowski, with production support from executive producers Paulina Nowak, Derakhshani, and Michael Roesch. The musical score is composed by Mikołaj Stroiński, who is well-known for his work on the popular video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
World sales for Wonderland are managed by Kinostar, which plans to showcase the film’s first sizzle reel at the European Film Market in Berlin this week. The film is currently scheduled for release in 2026, marking an exciting next chapter for both Davis and the production team at Lightcraft.
As anticipation builds, the collaboration between established talents and rising stars in this animated venture promises a unique and engaging experience for audiences worldwide.
