Bond Star Lashana Lynch In Talks for New 'Matilda' Movie Movie The actress, who will become the first black 00 agent in the upcoming James Bond movie, is reportedly circling one of the major roles in the upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic. Jan 7, 2021 The actress is said to be in line to take on the role of the title character's good-natured teacher, who was portrayed by Embeth Davidtz alongside Mara Wilson in the 1996 big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic. According to Variety, Lynch is set to join the upcoming Netflix version based on the 2010 stage production " Matilda the Musical".