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Trailer Watch: Alisha Weir Leads a Revolt Against Emma Thompson in “Matilda the Musical”

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“As soon as upon a time there was just a little woman who was trapped. That is the story of her nice escape,” we’re informed in a brand new trailer for “Matilda the Musical.” The difference of Roald Dahl’s novel of the identical identify sees Alisha Weir (“Darklands”) taking up the titular function — and taking up Miss Trunchbull. Oscar winner Emma Thompson performs the abusive headmistress of Matilda’s college. “I like troublemakers,” she says. “They make such a stunning sound after they snap.”

Uninterested in being bullied at dwelling and by Ms. Trunchbull at college, Matilda launches a revolt in opposition to the headmistress, which is aided by her telekinesis. The voracious reader additionally finds consolation within the pages of books and within the classroom of Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch, “The Lady King”), her form and nurturing instructor.

Mara Wilson led a 1996 movie based mostly on “Matilda.”

The stage model of “Matilda the Musical” has received Tony and Olivier awards. This display adaptation opens in theaters December 9 and launches on Netflix December 25.





Supply: Women And Hollywood

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