Jason Isaacs, Josh Gad and Ruth Negga to star in WWII dark comedy Bad Major

Jason Isaacs, Josh Gad and Ruth Negga will star in WWII dark comedy Bad Major as Global Constellation launches sales

Jason Isaacs, Josh Gad and Ruth Negga are set to lead the cast of Bad Major, a World War II-set dark comedy directed by Peter Fellows, with Global Constellation and Gersh boarding the project to handle international and North American sales respectively.

Marking Fellows’ feature directorial debut, the film is set in the summer of 1942 during the height of the war in Europe. The story follows the family of a teenage soldier fighting on the front lines. Hoping to protect their son, they invite his unpredictable commanding officer to stay at their rural home—only to find their lives turned upside down by his increasingly obsessive and volatile behavior.

The army major soon imposes strict and irrational rules, pushing the family toward emotional and moral extremes in their desperate attempt to safeguard their loved one. The film blends psychological tension with absurd humor, exploring themes of love, sacrifice and survival during wartime.

Bad Major is adapted from The Tót Family, a novella by acclaimed Hungarian writer István Örkény, whose work often drew on his experiences in a Soviet labor camp and is known for its grotesque yet satirical tone.

The ensemble cast also includes Tony Award winner Derek Jacobi and BAFTA nominee Rosie Jones. Producers Jon Tarcy and Ildikó Kemény are leading the project, with Kevin Loader and Mike Goodridge serving as executive producers.

Global Constellation Managing Director Fabien Westerhoff described the film as a sharp comedy with strong audience appeal, highlighting Fellows’ signature wit and the strength of its cast. The company plans to introduce Bad Major to international buyers at the European Film Market, positioning the project as a notable upcoming entry in the wartime comedy genre.