The NeverEnding Story Cast & Character Guide

The NeverEnding Story: Cast & Character Guide

Classic 80s fantasy film The NeverEnding Story is a childhood staple for many millennial film fans. Here’s a guide to its cast and characters.

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The NeverEnding Story Cast & Character Guide

Here’s a quick guide to The NeverEnding Story cast and the characters they play. Classic 1980s fantasy film The NeverEnding Story is adapted from the children’s novel of the same name by Michael Ende and helmed by Das Boot director Wolfgang Petersen. The film tells the tale of a bookish and bullied ten-year-old boy named Bastian who is transported to the magical land of Fantasia via the pages of a mysterious book.

The NeverEnding Story was a hit when it was released back in 1984 and spawned two sequels – The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter in 1990 and The NeverEnding Story III in 1994 – which saw Jonathan Brandis (IT) and Jason James Richter (Free Willy) taking over the role of Bastian. Around a decade ago, Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way was planning a remake but issues securing rights put the kibosh on that.

For the time being, the sanctity of the original movie remains intact so let’s take a look back at The NeverEnding Story cast and their characters.

Barret Oliver – Bastian Balthazar Bux

Former child actor Barret Oliver played the part of Bastian Balthazar Bux. After discovering a mysterious book titled The NeverEnding Story, Bastian loses himself in its fantastical tale and eventually finds himself transported into the story itself.

Noah Hathaway – Atreyu

Original Battlestar Galactica actor Noah Hathaway took the role of Atreyu, the main protagonist of The NeverEnding Story book that Bastian reads. Atreyu sets out on a quest to find a cure for the ailing Childlike Empress and save the magical world of Fantasia from a destructive, dark force known as the Nothing.

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Tami Stronach – The Childlike Empress

The Childlike Empress is the ruler of Fantasia, the world in which The NeverEnding Story is set. She was played by Tami Stronach who will star alongside Lauren Holly (Dumb And Dumber) in upcoming indie comedy Ultra Low.

Sydney Bromley – Engywook

Late British actor Sydney Bromley played Engywook, a gnome that helps Atreyu on his quest. Alongside The NeverEnding Story, Bromley’s film career includes An American Werewolf In London and Pirates.

Patricia Hayes – Urgl

Also a gnome, Urgl is Engywook’s wife and the pair constantly quarrel. Urgl is played by late BAFTA-winning British actress Patricia Hayes who also had bit parts in films like A Fish Called Wanda and another classic fantasy movie, Willow.

Alan Oppenheimer – Falkor, Gmork, Rockbiter & The Narrator

American voice actor Alan Oppenheimer voiced several characters in The NeverEnding Story. Not only was he The Narrator, but he also voiced Rockbiter – a large creature made from stone – and the wolf-like Gmork who attempts to kill Atreyu. However, Oppenheimer is best remembered as the voice behind Falkor, a luck dragon who helps Atreyu on his quest.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/neverending-story-movie-cast-character-guide/

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