Who was the casting director on The Ballad of Wallis Island?
The Ballad of Wallis Island was cast by Catherine Willis of CW Casting.
Film · Comedy drama · 2025
The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island was cast by Catherine Willis of CW Casting. It is a comedy drama film, made by Baby Cow and directed by James Griffiths.
- Casting
- Casting director
- Format
- Film
- Genre
- Comedy drama
- Production company
- Baby Cow
- Director
- James Griffiths
- Cast
- Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Sian Clifford
- Year
- 2025
In Catherine's words
How was The Ballad of Wallis Island cast?
An island, a lottery winner and a folk duo
Tom Basden and Tim Key adapted their own short film into a feature about a lonely lottery winner who reunites his favourite folk duo for a private concert. James Griffiths directed for Baby Cow.
The film premiered at Sundance in 2025. It won three British Independent Film Awards and received three BAFTA nominations in 2026, including Outstanding British Film.
Recognition
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAFTA Film Awards 2026 | Outstanding British Film, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actress | The film, Tom Basden and Tim Key, Carey Mulligan | Nominee | Source: BAFTA Film Awards 2026 |
| British Independent Film Awards 2025 | Screenplay, Joint Lead Performance, Original Music | Tom Basden, Tim Key and Adem Ilhan | Winner | Source: British Independent Film Awards 2025 |
Questions about The Ballad of Wallis Island
Who directed The Ballad of Wallis Island?
The Ballad of Wallis Island was directed by James Griffiths.
Which production company made The Ballad of Wallis Island?
The Ballad of Wallis Island was made by Baby Cow.
Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Wallis Island?
The cast of The Ballad of Wallis Island includes Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Sian Clifford.
What awards and nominations did The Ballad of Wallis Island receive?
The film, Tom Basden and Tim Key, Carey Mulligan were nominated for Outstanding British Film, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards 2026. Tom Basden, Tim Key and Adem Ilhan won Screenplay, Joint Lead Performance, Original Music at the British Independent Film Awards 2025.