Winslet, Hudson, Close Set For “Baba Yaga”

Kate Winslet, Jennifer Hudson and Glenn Close will join Daisy Ridley in the voice cast of Baobab Studios’ VR animated film “Baba Yaga”.

The story follows the enigmatic witch Baba Yaga (Winslet) who uses her powers to stop the villagers whose settlement encroaches on her enchanted Forest (Hudson). When the viewer’s mother, the Chief (Close), falls deathly ill, it is up to them and their sister Magda (Ridley) to enter the rainforest, uncover its mysteries and get the cure from Baba Yaga.

Viewers choices determine the ending of the story for the project which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival ahead of hitting the Oculus Quest later this year. Eric Darnell penned and directs while Hudson executive produces.

Source: Variety