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‘Matilda : Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir Join Film Adaptation of Hit Musical
Weir has been cast in the title roleRoss A. Lincoln | January 14, 2021 @ 9:45 PM Last Updated: January 15, 2021 @ 6:49 AM
The main cast of “Matilda” is coming together, with Alisha Weir landing the title role in the film adaptation of the Tony and Olivier-winning musical. In addition, BAFTA and Academy Award Winner Emma Thompson will play Miss Truchbull. Lashana Lynch was previously announced to portray Miss Honey.
Directed by Matthew Warchus, who currently serves as artistic director of the Old Vic in London, the film adapts the musical based on the book by Roald Dahl. Warchus previously directed “Matilda the Musical,” winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director in 2012. He was nominated in 2013 for a Tony for directing the Broadway production.