Grylu Sker is the tale of a lost explorer set in a world of Icelandic folklore written by Tab Murphy (Gorillas in the Mist, The Haunted Swordsman) and Icelandic author Sjón (co-writer of The Northman). It is a story of an explorer's fight for survival on a bleak unforgiving island and also a re-imagining of the legendary Icelandic witch Gryla. This film will utilize 36 inch tall bunraku puppets, stop motion animation, traditional in-camera effects and old-fashioned smoke and mirrors trickery.
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Peter Stormare
The Mariner
Known for
Prison Break
22 Jump Street
Piotr Michael
The Explorer
Known for
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Aaron LaPlante
Grýla (voice)
Known for
Primal
Primal: Tales of Savagery
Ronald Binion
Lead Puppeteer
Known for
LazyTown
Ben Bayouth
Puppeteer
Known for
Evidence
Greg Ballora
Puppeteer
Known for
Kidding
Christine Papalexis
Puppeteer
Brittaney albot
Puppeteer
No other roles listed
Auður Sif Jónsdóttir
Ancient Voice
No other roles listed
Marina Wells
Daughter
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Teddy Weller
Frightened Boy
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Kevin McTurk Director · Tab Murphy Writer Sjón Story
First release September 4, 2026 · Produced in Iceland
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Iceland
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Original language
English
Release dates
Portugal · September 4, 2026
Premiere · MOTELX
No release date listed for United States.
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