Emma Thompson Says ‘Matilda The Musical’ Child Stars Didn’t Fear Her Terrifying Miss Trunchbull

Damian Lewis has been tapped to star in supernatural black comedy The Radleys, based on Matt Haig’s popular novel of the same name. The film has Heartstopper director Euros Lyn at the helm and is produced by Debbie Gray (Good Luck To You Leo Grande) through Genesius Pictures with Cornerstone Films handling worldwide sales.

Lupita Nyong’o is opening up about how some advice from Emma Thompson helped to land her on the right track after after her 2014 Oscar win for “12 Years a Slave”.

as the brutal Miss Trunchbull in the clip — in which the plucky Matilda Wormwood overcomes cruel parents and teachers.“I like troublemakers Wormwood, they make such a lovely sound when they snap,” Thompson says, before the trailer cuts to a later scene showing Matilda standing up to her.The 2 minute, 22 second teaser also features scenes of Matilda’s abusive parents — played by Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough — neglecting the youngster and making her sleep in the attic when all she wants to do is read.It includes the famous scene from the book in which Matilda’s classmate, Bruce, gobbles down a decadent chocolate cake in front of the whole school. In another part, Miss Trunchbull grabs a girl’s pigtails and swings her around until the kid flies into the air.Lashana Lynch stars as the kind-hearted teacher Miss Honey, who becomes a friend to Matilda.

Roald Dahl’s classic heroine is leading a musical revolution.

, and Luke Kelly of The Roald Dahl Story Company. The film opened London Film Festival last week and will premiere on Netflix Dec. 25.Check out the trailer above or here.

The first ever trailer for Roald Dahl‘s Matilda the Musical has just arrived!

What’s not to love about Roald Dahl‘s “Matilda“? The 1998 children’s novel follows a precocious young girl who discovers she has superpowers and uses them to take charge of her destiny against the likes of her rotten headmaster, Miss Trunchbull. Movie fans of a certain generation will remember the 1996 film, but the book also became an award-winning musical in 2010.

Following its debut as the opening night gala at the London Film Festival last week, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical now has an official trailer – check it out above.

Jane Austen’s literary works have inspired many successful film and television adaptations, including the 2005 iteration of Pride & Prejudice.

Emma Thompson said the late Alan Rickman could be “terrifying” – but when he was funny he was “hilarious”. The Oscar-winning actress, 63, worked alongside Rickman throughout his career, including playing his wife in the romantic comedy Love Actually. A collection of the Harry Potter star’s diaries have been published following his death in 2016 aged 69, giving readers an intimate look at his life and career.

Emma Thompson picks up her young co-star Alisha Weir in a cute hug during the Matilda The Musical photocall in London on Wednesday afternoon (October 5).

Emma Thompson was joined by her daughter Gaia, 22, and husband Greg Wise at the premiere of Matila The Musical at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Wednesday. The actress, 63, who plays Miss Trunchbull in the film, cut a stylish figure as she walked the red carpet alongside her fellow co-stars. Emma donned a beige leather jacket for the evening with a tassel detail which she wore with black trousers.

Netflix’s latest film, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical. Starring Emma Thompson as Mrs Trunchbull, Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey and Stephen Graham as Mr Wormwood – alongside newcomer Alisha Weir as the heroine herself - this new Matilda is an adaption of the beloved West End play, which has racked up dozens of awards worldwide ever since its launch in 2013. It marks the first film in an ambitious project for Netflix, which acquired the rights to Roald Dahl’s entire collection in 2019 for a staggering sum.

Tim Minchin said it is surreal hearing his music as the soundtrack to Hollywood blockbuster Matilda The Musical. The movie based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book kicked off the 66th edition of the London Film Festival on Wednesday, two months before its cinematic release. Directed by Tony winner Matthew Warchus, it stars Dame Emma Thompson as bullish headteacher Miss Trunchbull and Bafta rising star Lashana Lynch as Matilda’s kindly teacher Miss Honey.