The heartwarming story about a newly blended family getting to know one another amidst extraordinary and magical circumstances, FOUR KIDS AND IT, arrives everywhere on June 30^{th ,} from Lionsgate. 

FOUR KIDS AND IT is a charming and whimsical story featuring a star-studded cast including Paula Patton and Matthew Goode, with Russell Brand and the voice of Academy Award^® winner Michael Caine. Based on iconic children’s author Jaqueline Wilson’s Four Children and It, the story is a modern twist based on E. Nesbit’s 1902 classic Five Children and It, and also stars Teddie Malleson-Allen, Ashley Aufderheide, Billy Jenkins, and Ellie-Mae Siame. The film adaptation is directed by Andy De Emmony and written by Simon Lewis.

I had the opportunity to speak with young actress Ashley Aufderheide , virtually, via Zoom. We chatted about being part of a movie like this, acting with a puppet, the stunts, and much more.

Check it out the exclusive video interview in English:

More about the film

On a seaside holiday, four kids from a blended family visit the beach, where they discover a floppy-eared creature that grants their wishes. But there’s a catch: the kids’ adventures in rock-climbing, pop stardom, and flying end promptly at sunset — leaving them in danger each time. Can they learn to control the magic before something dreadful happens?

FOUR KIDS AND IT is available on June 30^th on Digital, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand, including major digital platforms including iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, and others.