Award-winning actor Clive Mantle has officially joined the cast of Bambola, the highly anticipated feature film from visionary director Richard Bazley. Known for his commanding performances in Alien 3 , Game of Thrones and Robin of Sherwood, Mantle brings gravitas and nuance to a story steeped in theatrical surrealism and emotional symbolism.
Bambola is a genre-defying tale that blends dreamlike visuals with a haunting narrative centered on a doll-like protagonist navigating a fractured world of memory, identity, and transformation. Bazley, whose background in animation and live-action storytelling has earned him international acclaim including two Emmy Nominations, describes the film as “a poetic fable about resilience and reinvention, told through a lens of visual metaphor and cinematic boldness.”
Bazley will bring back the same production team from his multi-award winning shorts including long term collaborator Screenwriter Neil Bason. Cinematographer John E Fry and Music Producer Adrian Chivers. “Censure” and “Confines” won over 70 awards to date and have screened at The Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills, Espace Miramar, Cannes and The Producers Club, New York. Playing Bambola/Maggie will be Vivien Taylor and Connor Wulfric will be playing the young journalist Andy. Both have appeared in Bazley’s last two films. Newcomer to the team will be Anna Arthur, playing Sally, a young journalist and the perfect foil to Mantle’s character.
Mantle will portray jaded Journalist David, a pivotal figure whose presence anchors the film’s emotional and narrative arc. His casting marks a significant addition to a project already generating buzz for its distinctive aesthetic and ambitious scope.
“I’m thrilled to be working with Richard Bazley on such a unique and visually arresting film,” said Mantle. “It’s very well written and I can imagine the finished product would have a profound effect on its audience.”
Production on Bambola is currently underway, with further casting announcements and behind-the-scenes previews expected in the coming weeks.
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