Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir.Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
The upcomingMatildamusical movie is shaping up to be one epic feature.
On Thursday,Netflixrevealed that the soon-to-be-released film version of the Tony Award-winningMatilda the Musicalhas cast its lead, as well as the role of the evil Miss Agatha Trunchbull.
Alisha Weir will star in the forthcoming movie as Matilda — a young girl who discovers she has special telekinetic powers — whileEmma Thompsonwill lend her talents to the role of Trunchbull, Matilda’s strict and mean school principal.
Alisha Weir, Mara Wilson.Tri Star/Kobal/Shutterstock
Emma Thompson, Pam Ferris.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Tri Star/Kobal/Shutterstock
In their statement, Netflix also confirmed that Lashana Lynch will star as Miss Honey, Matilda’s supportive teacher who has her own history with Trunchbull.
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“Matildawill be an imaginative and fresh retelling of the award-winning musical,Matilda, featuring talented young newcomers, alongside established stars,” Warchus said in a statement, perVariety. “I look forward to introducing this beloved and powerful story to a new generation of fans around the world.”
The outlet added that Netflix will distribute the film worldwide, except in the U.K., where TriStar Pictures will distribute it in theaters.
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The musical adaptation ofMatildafirst premiered on the West End in 2011 before it later opened on Broadway in the U.S. in 2013.
source: people.com
