Who are the cast members of Matilda: The Musical? When Matilda develops telekinetic powers, she enlists the help of Miss Honey and they work together to stop Miss Trunchbull. Unfortunately, the school is run by the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull who takes pride in giving harsh punishments to the students. Matilda, a young, gifted, and incredibly intelligent five-and-a-half-year-old struggles with the stupidity of her family.Īt school, Matilda makes friends with the lovely Miss Honey and is finally able to show her intellectual prowess. The plot was announced alongside the initial reveal for the movie:
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Meanwhile, Netflix will release the movie as an original in select regions around the world. The musical will be released in theatres in the U.K. We were previously expecting to see Matilda on Netflix in 2021 but according to Playbill Matilda is now scheduled to be released in December 2022.
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It’s one of the many Roald Dahl adaptations Netflix is currently working on which also includes an animated series by Taika Waititi. The studio is famous for its production of fellow musicals such as Billy Elliot, Les Miserables, and most recently the infamous film adaptation of Cats. It hasn’t been announced why Ralph Fiennes stepped down from the role, but we’re certain he would have made for a hilarious Miss Trunchbull.Tim Minchin, a well-known comedian, and musician is on board to compose the music for the movie too.Ĭarrying out the production of Matilda is Working Title Films. However, this will change for the movie adaptation as Emma Thompson has replaced the previously cast Ralph Fiennes. Previously, it was tradition for a male cast member to portray the role of Miss Trunchbull, the evil headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School in a production of Matilda. Tim Minchin, a well-known comedian, and musician is on board to compose the music for the movie too.Ĭarrying out the production of Matilda is Working Title Films.