Matilda: Emma Thompson & Alisha Weir to Star in Netflix’s Musical Film
Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey, Netflix has confirmed the main cast of their upcoming musical film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel
Matilda with newcomer Alisha Weir officially taking on the titular iconic role. Oscar winner Emma Thompson (
Nanny McPhee) has also signed on to portray the role of Crunchem Hall Primary School’s evil headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
Alisha Weir as Matilda Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey
That’s magic. That’s MATILDA. Director Matthew Warchus’ musical adaptation, coming to Netflix. pic.twitter.com/CcTbItI8TV
Emma Thompson will play Miss Trunchbull in the upcoming film adaptation of
Matilda the Musical, helmed by original stage director Matthew Warchus and written by Dennis Kelly (screenplay) and Tim Minchin (score).
Thompson joins Lashana Lynch, who will play Miss Honey, as well as the newly announced Alisha Weir, who will take on the title role. The film will be released worldwide by Netflix, with the exception of the United Kingdom, where it will be distributed by TriStar Pictures.
Matilda the Musical, based on the popular children s book by Roald Dahl, opened on Broadway in 2013 and earned 12 Tony nominations, winning a trophy for book writer Kelly and a special honor for its four young stars. The Olivier-winning West End production was still running at the time of the shutdown.
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