Orlando Wheeler

Orlando Wheeler’s got his fingerprints all over some pretty wild stories—if you know, you know. Let’s start with Kensuke’s Kingdom (2023). It’s not just another lost-at-sea drama. You’ve got this kid, Michael, who crashes on an island with nothing but his wits and a dog. And then—bam—there’s Kensuke, the mysterious old dude who's been living there, dodging ghosts of the past. The movie doesn’t just hand you answers, by the way, it lets you feel every ounce of isolation and hope. Wheeler’s touch? You can practically feel the salt in your hair. The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland (2024) is a fever dream mash-up. Santa, the Mad Hatter, Alice—everyone’s in the blender, and it’s just the right kind of bonkers. It’s Christmas, but not the one you grew up with. Wonderland’s all decked out, but nothing’s quite right. Toys talk back, time gets weird, and the Queen of Hearts wants to ban presents. It’s funny, weird, a bit trippy—Wheeler just leans into the chaos, and honestly, it works. Then there’s Three Hares. Not as loud as the other two, but man, it’s clever. It weaves together ancient myths, riddles, and secret societies, all tied to that old symbol—the three interlocked rabbits. Every scene drips with mystery. One minute you’re in the present, next you’re tumbling through centuries. Wheeler’s storytelling here? Super tight, not a wasted moment, and every twist actually lands.