Rated PG (thematic elements, exaggerated bullying and some language). Phelps, Lauren Alexandra ( Death on the Nile) as The Acrobat, Carl Spencer ( Rocketman) as Magnus the Escapologist, Meesha Garbett ( Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Hortensia, Rei Yamauchi Fulker as Lavender, and Charlie Hodson-Prior as Bruce Bogtrotter.Running time: 117 minutes. Wormwood, Sindhu Vee ( Sex Education) as Mrs. Wormwood, Stephen Graham ( Venom: Let There Be Carnage) as Mr. That role goes to Emma Thompson, who is recognizable from her roles in Harry Potter, Nanny McPhee, and Men in Black: International.Īdditional cast members include Andrea Riseborough ( The Grudge, Bloodline) as Mrs. Of course, it isn't Matilda without the iconic antagonist Miss Trunchbull. The actress is known for her recent roles in No Time to Die, The Woman King, and Captain Marvel, but she has also been in the shows Silent Witness and Bulletproof.

Miss Jennifer Honey, the teacher Matilda connects with, is played by Lashana Lynch. Viewers may recognize her from the series Darklands or 2018's Don't Leave Home. The teaser does not hint at her abilities, but it is likely they will be included.Īlisha Weir is the lead character Matilda Wormwood. It appears that the adaptation is keeping many elements from the musical, though it isn't clear if Matilda's magic will be incorporated to the same degree. Other scenes those may recognize from the first film adaptation are present, from Bruce (Charlie Hodson-Prior) eating chocolate cake to Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch) and Matilda spending time together outside of school. As she enters school, she connects with a teacher who acknowledges her intellect and that she differs from the rest. The musical follows Matilda's life from birth, showing her parents and their behavior towards her and how their daughter immerses herself in books instead. Related: Best Recent Musical Movies, Ranked It's likely her other violent tendencies, including the 'Chokey,' will make an appearance in the film.

If viewers were unsure of that, it was made very clear when she swings a student around by her pigtails and tosses her in the air, later asking someone to check if the student is alive. As she begins school at Crunchem Hall, she learns that the principal, Miss Trunchball (Emma Thompson), does not like children. Based on the teaser, Matilda (Alisha Weir) has her work cut out for her.

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