The Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose trailer reveals a surreal film about a parapsychologist and a talking animal. Written and directed by Adam Sigal, the upcoming British film is based on a partially true story and follows Nandor Fodor as he investigates claims about a talking mongoose. The aptly titled Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose stars Simon Pegg as the titular detective, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, and The Sandman's Neil Gaiman as the voice of the talking mongoose.
Today, Paramount released the first official trailer for Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose. Check it out below:
Set in 1930s Britain, the trailer follows the famed paranormal psychologist Dr. Nandor Fodor as he investigates a family's claims about a talking mongoose named Gef who lives in their barn. To little surprise, Dr. Fodor doesn't actually catch a glimpse of the talking animal, though he does uncover a mysterious web of hidden motives.
The Incredible True Story (& Cast) Behind Nandor Fodor & The Talking Mongoose
The film centers on the case of the Irving family who lived in a remote farmhouse on the Isle of Man and had alleged encounters with a talking animal named Gef. The phenomenon not only attracted the attention of Nandor Fodor, but a few other famous psychic investigators and skeptics including Harry Houdini, who is seen in the trailer played by Edmund Kingsley. Dr. Fodor approached the case with an open mind but also with skepticism, aiming to ascertain whether the Irvings were actually experiencing something paranormal or perpetuating a hoax (the latter is more likely true).
For such a surreal story, Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose feature a few notable stars. The cast is led by Simon Pegg, known for his supporting role as Benji in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Dr. Fodor's assistant Anne is played by Minnie Driver, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Good Will Hunting. Christopher Lloyd, known as Doc Brown from Back to the Future, plays fellow paranormal investigator Dr. Harry Price. Neil Gaiman is the author behind The Sandman and Good Omens, though his distinct voice is known from narrating audiobooks.
Source: Paramount