CHARACTERS & CAST
Wirt
A nervous, poetry-writing teenager who plays the clarinet, overthinks everything, and struggles with confidence.
Elijah Wood
An acclaimed film and voice actor bringing Wirt’s nervous charm to life.
Greg
Wirt’s younger half-brother—cheerful, imaginative, and impulsive.
Collin Dean
Recognized young voice actor who perfectly captures Greg’s character.
Beatrice
A sarcastic, prickly bluebird who travels with the brothers.
Melanie Lynskey
Actress well known in film. Adds warmth and wit to Beatrice’s voice.
The Woodsman
An older, mysterious character wandering the Unknown carrying a lantern and chopping Edelwood trees.
Christopher Lloyd
Legendary actor who lends gravitas and depth to the Woodsman.
The Beast
A mysterious creature who haunts the Unknown, preying on lost souls and turning them into Edelwood trees.
Samuel Ramey
Opera singer with a powerful bass voice, giving the Beast his theatrical presence.
Sara
Wirt’s crush and a fellow high school student back in the real world.
Emily Brundige
Writer and animator with soft voice that makes Sara feel genuine and relatable.
Auntie Whispers
An eerie old woman who lives in a creaky house with her niece, Lorna.
Tim Curry
Beloved stage and screen performer voicing Auntie Whispers with eeriness.
Greg’s Frog
Greg’s unnamed frog, who sings and plays a surprisingly big role in the story.
Jack Jones
Classic crooner whose rich vocals bring nostalgia to Greg’s singing frog.