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Grylu Sker

Grylu Sker unfolds as the saga of a vanished explorer set within a rich tapestry of Icelandic folklore, brought to life by Tab Murphy (Gorillas in the Mist, The Haunted Swordsman) and Icelandic author Sjón (co-writer of The Northman). The narrative follows an explorer’s struggle for survival on a stark, merciless island, while offering a reimagined take on the legendary Icelandic witch Gryla. The production will deploy 36-inch tall bunraku puppets, stop-motion animation, traditional in-camera effects, and time-honored smoke-and-mirrors tricks to conjure its mythic atmosphere.

Director(s)

Christine Papalexis

Kevin McTurk

Cast & Crew

Aaron LaPlante

Aaron LaPlante

Grýla (voice)

Peter Stormare

Peter Stormare

The Mariner

Piotr Michael

Piotr Michael

The Explorer

Greg Ballora

Greg Ballora

Puppeteer

Kevin McTurk

Kevin McTurk

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Christine Papalexis

Christine Papalexis

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Ronald Binion

Ronald Binion

Lead Puppeteer

Ben Bayouth

Ben Bayouth

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Brittaney albot

Brittaney albot

Puppeteer

Auður Sif Jónsdóttir

Auður Sif Jónsdóttir

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Marina Wells

Marina Wells

Daughter

Teddy Weller

Teddy Weller

Frightened Boy

Details

Released on04 Sep 2026
LanguageEnglish
Produced InIceland
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Grylu Sker FAQs

The directors of Grylu Sker are Christine Papalexis and Kevin McTurk.

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