Cast of The BFG

Mark Rylance plays the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), an elderly, benevolent 24-foot giant. He is called 'Runt' by the other giants.

Ruby Barnhill plays Sophie, an orphan who befriends the BFG. Dahl named her after his own mother, who was similarly caring and determined.

Rebecca Hall plays Mary, Queen Elizabeth's maid and Sophie's adoptive mother.

Jemaine Clement plays the Fleshlumpeater, a 54-foot giant who is the de facto leader of the man-eating giants. He shows no regret for consuming children over the years.

Bill Hader portrays the Bloodbottler, a disheveled 43-foot man-eating giant with cowlick hair who is Fleshlumpeater's advisor and the most intelligent of the group.

Penelope Wilton portrays Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom.

Marilyn Norry appears as Mrs. Clonkers, the head of the orphanage where Sophie was living.

Chris Shields appears as one of the Queen's Generals.