Will Forte in Talks for Dual Roles in A24's 'Goblin' with Kenneth Branagh

Will Forte is in negotiations to star in A24's upcoming comedy Goblin, according to Deadline. The actor is circling dual roles in the film, which will be directed by David Mikalson.

Forte would join a cast that includes Skyler Gisondo and Kenneth Branagh. Branagh is set to provide the voice for the film's title character, a practical puppet described as an "anatomically correct green critter."

When does filming begin?

Production on Goblin is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026. The project represents a significant breakthrough for Mikalson, an aspiring writer-director from Washington State who dropped out of film school to make short films.

What is the film about?

The script is an outrageous buddy comedy centered on the goblin character. Mikalson developed the idea and invested his own money into creating the puppet before securing representation. After numerous general meetings, A24 stepped in to finance the film, allowing the director to realize his vision.

Forte, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, was most recently seen in the Netflix series The Four Seasons and films like Nebraska and MacGruber. His potential involvement adds a veteran comedic presence to the indie project.