Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch to join Netflix's 'Matilda' in THESE roles

Oscar winner and Harry Potter fame actress Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, and Alisha Weir will join Netflix’s musical aptation of beloved children’s story “Matilda,” directed by Matw Warchus. Emma Thompson will play Miss Trunchbull while 11-year-old Alisha Weir, who has appeared in Irish TV series “Darklands,” takes on title role of Matilda,  young girl who learns to use her special powers.  Lashana Lynch, who will be starring in ' Time To Die' as a 007 nt alongside Daniel Craig's Bond, was earlier reported to be in talks for role of Miss Honey, according to E! Online.

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A still from 'Matilda' (1996) distributed by Tristar Pictures, co-produced and directed by Danny DeVito

According to E! Online, 'Matilda', will be directed by Matw Warcus, who stated that Matilda will be a fresh and imaginative retelling of award-winning musical with a mix of fresh faces and established stars. He ded that he is looking forward to introducing this 'beloved and powerful' story to a new generation of fans around world.

Based on 1988 book by Roald Dahl, “Matilda” tells story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

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Alisha Weir has also appeared in horror film “Leave Me Alone.” Thompson will be seen next in “Cruella” and last year starred in “Last Christmas” and TV series Years and Years. Lashana Lynch who h starred in Captain Marvel (2019), will be seen partnering with Daniel Craig in his last outing as 007' James Bond in  Time To Die (2021). 

Produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title, Jon Finn, and Luke Kelly of Roald Dahl Story Company with Netflix, film will be distributed worldwide by Netflix except in U.K., where TriStar Pictures will distribute it in atres. Dennis Kelly apted screenplay from Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, which h music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Matilda musical was previously apted for screen in 1996, with Danny DeVito directing and Mara Wilson playing title role, before becoming a st musical in London and on Broway.

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Promo Pic: Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch via AP.