Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch join Matilda musical – 9TheFIX

Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch and Alisha Weir will join Netflix’s musical adaptation of the beloved children’s story Matilda, directed by Matthew Warchus.
Thompson will play Miss Trunchbull while Weir, who has appeared in the Irish TV series Darklands, takes on the title role of the young girl who learns to use her special powers. Lynch was earlier reported to be in talks for the role of Miss Honey.
“Matilda will be an imaginative and fresh retelling of the award-winning musical, featuring talented…

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