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James Acaster, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss and Dee Bradley Baker added to cast of ‘Bad Fairies’ animated musical
Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa headline the upcoming animated musical directed by Megan Nicole Dong, with original songs by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, co-creators of Broadway’s ‘Six.’
Production has added several new voice and cast roles to the upcoming animated musical “Bad Fairies,” The Hollywood Reporter reported June 22, 2026. The film, which pairs Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa as co-stars, is being directed by Megan Nicole Dong and will include original music written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.
Among the additions are James Acaster, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss and Dee Bradley Baker, who will join the already announced leads. The casting update indicates the project is continuing to build out its ensemble well before release, with roles structured for an animated musical format.
“Bad Fairies” is positioned as a musical with songs created specifically for the story rather than repurposed existing catalogs. Marlow and Moss, credited as the creators of the Broadway phenomenon “Six,” are set to write original songs for the film.
Megan Nicole Dong is attached as director, according to the casting announcement. Dong’s involvement places the production emphasis on translating stage-style musical writing into an animated feature, including performance and vocal direction tailored for voice acting.
Erivo and Gatwa are listed as co-stars in the film, anchoring the project’s on-screen musical storytelling. The latest additions of Acaster, Bliss and Baker expand the cast beyond the lead pair, bringing additional performers with experience spanning comedy, animation and character-driven voice work.
No release date, network, or distribution platform for “Bad Fairies” was included in the published casting announcement provided for this report. Further production details, including character names and whether the musical will be accompanied by a soundtrack release, were not specified in the available material.
As the film continues casting, the production’s next steps will generally include finalizing the full ensemble, recording vocals for musical numbers, and completing animation schedules consistent with an animated feature timeline. Casting updates of this kind can also clarify later announcements about marketing materials tied to specific songs and characters.
Why It Matters
- The musical credits indicate the film will use newly composed songs tied to its narrative rather than relying on pre-existing material.
- Casting updates expand the pool of performers whose roles can shape how songs and character voices are marketed to audiences.
- The involvement of “Six” creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss indicates a potential emphasis on stage-to-screen musical translation, affecting production planning for vocal performance and songwriting.
- Because the announcement does not include a release date or distributor, additional updates will be needed to determine when audiences can access the film and its music.
Key Facts
- “Bad Fairies” is an upcoming animated musical.
- Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa are co-stars in the film.
- Megan Nicole Dong is attached as director.
- Original songs for the film are being written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, who co-created Broadway’s “Six.”
- James Acaster has joined the film’s cast.
- Serrana Su-Ling Bliss and Dee Bradley Baker have also joined the cast.