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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 Ma...

January 14, 2021 7:06pm by Borys Kit p Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir /p   |   Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Courtesy of Netflix Thompson joins the cast as Miss Trunchbull, whereas the 11-year old actress has been cast as the title character. Netflix and director Matthew Warchus have found their Matilda. Relative newcomer 11-year old Alisha Weir has been cast as the title character in the streamer’s adaptation of the musical that is based on the Roald Dahl book, Netflix announced Thursday...

Following yesterday’s numerous reveals, Netflix is back with another big drop of news about the streaming service’s upcoming content. Included in this round is the Gal Gadot spy thriller Heart of Stone, the Selena: The Series Part Two, as well as more trailers. Heart of Stone Heart of Stone, according to Deadline. Directed by Tom Harper ( The Aeronauts, Heart of Stone will star Gal Gadot. Written by Greg Rucka ( Hidden Figures), Heart of Stone will be produced by Skydance Media’s Dav...

Netflix has the rights to 15 stories from Roald Dahl‘s extensive library of works, and one of the earliest out of the gate will actually be a new adaptation of Matilda. While producers are still figuring out who will play the titular role, one of the key characters has just been cast.  Captain Marvel and Lashana Lynch has landed the role of Matilda’s kind and encouraging teacher Miss Honey. The Hollywood Reporter has news on Lashana Lynch joining the Matilda movie musical cast. She’...

Share While details about the upcoming film are being kept under wraps, the movie, written and produced by Jemima, is reportedly based on a cross-cultural relationship set between the English capital and South Asia. According to Deadline, Downton Abbey star Lily James is starring in the Working Titles production with Star Trek: Discoverys Shazad Latif and award-winning screenwriter Emma Thompson.   Casual: The British producer, 46, wrapped up warm in a black padded jacket with a fur-trim hoo...

Jemima Goldsmith arrives on set of Whats Love Got To Do With It Charlotte Dean For Mailonline © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo She has written a film - Whats Love Got To Do With It - believed to be inspired by her marriage to Pakistans current Prime Minister Imran Khan. And Jemima Goldsmith was seen arriving on the set of her romantic comedy, starring actress Lily James, in London, on Tuesday morning. The British producer, 46, wrapped up warm in a black padded jacket...

Coming up are Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho directed by Edgar Wright starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie and Matt Smith, and Cyrano, to be directed by Joe Wright starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn. “Working Title Films continues to lead the industry as global and diverse storytellers,” said UFEG chairman Donna Langley. “Their inherent ability in understanding the human condition allows for individually memorable narrati...