Mel Brooks, Asa Butterfield Join ‘The Land of Sometimes’ Animation

Comedy legend Mel Brooks and “Sex Education” star Asa Butterfield have joined the voice cast of the upcoming animated feature “The Land of Sometimes.”

Based on an original audiobook by Francesca Longrigg with a screenplay by Tony Nottage, “The Land of Sometimes” follows twins Alfie and Elise as they embark on adventures with mystical creatures after being transported to a magical island by the Wish Collector. The story explores themes of family and self-discovery.

Brooks and Butterfield join the previously revealed cast that includes Ewan McGregor (“Obi-Wan Kenobi”), Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown”), Alisha Weir (“Matilda: The Musical”) and Jessica Henwick (“Glass Onion”). The film also features one of the final performances from the late “Monty Python” alum Terry Jones.

Leon Joosen (“Saving Santa”) is directing the project. The film is from Two Daughters Entertainment and Nottage Productions. Bonnie Arnold (“How to Train Your Dragon”) and Alan Yentob (“Billy Elliot”) are executive producing alongside Two Daughters executive chairm James Reatchlous and CEO Simon Bobin. Nottage is also a producer on the film.

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution is handling international sales and will present clips from the feature at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.

Brooks, the 98-year-old EGOT winner, brings his distinctive comedic flair to the project. Known for his work on classic films like “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein,” Brooks’ involvement adds a touch of Hollywood royalty to the animated feature. The comedy icon has lent his voice to several animated projects in recent years, including roles in “Toy Story 4” and “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” the latter being a loose animated remake of his own “Blazing Saddles.”

Two Daughters Entertainment, known for the animated series “Moley,” is expanding its slate of family-oriented content. The company is represented in the U.S. by Zero Gravity Management.