Sky Picks Up New Family Film Starring Sir Michael Caine

Sky has unveiled a brand-new addition to its original film slate, Four Kids and It, which is slated to be released in 2020.

The film will be available on Sky Cinema the same day as its theatrical release, which is set for Easter. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Sir Michael Caine (The Dark Knight, Kingsman: The Secret Service), Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey, A Discovery of Witches), Paula Patton (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Precious) and Russell Brand (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek).

Based on the book of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson, the movie is set on the Cornish coast. It follows as new couple Alice (Patton) and David (Goode) take their less-than-enthusiastic children on a family holiday to a cottage to meet each other for the first time. The holiday takes an unexpected turn when, on the local beach, the kids discover a magical and very grumpy Psammead (Caine), a creature with the power to grant magical wishes. Unfortunately, they also run into local aristocratic oddball Tristan (Brand), who wants to capture the Psammead for his own gain. The ensuing adventure brings the new siblings together and helps them to accept their parents’ newfound happiness.

Sky acquired the film from 13 Films.

Sarah Wright, director of Sky Cinema and acquisitions at Sky UK & Ireland, commented: “Four Kids and It is another example of our huge ambition for Sky original films. We are passionate about great storytelling and I know, with this fantastic cast, that our customers are definitely in for a treat this Easter.”