At this stage, we don't know for sure who will play the gentle schoolteacher. Matilda cast: Who's in the Matilda cast? Fandango FANALERT® Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. It's unclear if it will also come to Netflix in the UK at the same time, or if UK viewers will have to wait. It's too early for a trailer for the movie as it hasn't even started filming yet, but you can get a taste for what to expect by watching the musical's trailer in the meantime. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Head over to our Facebook Group to see new picks every day, and chat with other readers about what they're watching right now. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing Matilda near you. ... Mr. Wormwood / Narrator. Mara Wilson. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. 1983) - and a younger sister Anna (b. It's equally unclear who will play the other roles such as the key characters of Matilda, Bruce Bogtrotter and Mr and Mrs Wormwood, so watch this space for casting announcements in the months to come. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. The movie has already found its Miss Trunchbull in the form of Ralph Fiennes, according to reports, but it has yet to be officially confirmed.

Brian Bonsall as David Yantz (Matilda's boyfriend) Jenna Coleman as Vera-Allen (Trunchbull's sidekick) Bradley Walsh as Mr. Trilby (Miss Honey's boss) Martin Freeman and George Clooney as School Teachers. Danny DeVito as … Matilda Wormwood. Rhea Perlman. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Mara Elizabeth Wilson was born on Friday, July 24th, 1987 in Los Angeles, California.

Pam Ferris as Agatha Trunchbull. The Daily Mail also reports that Killing Eve star Jodie Comer is in the running to play Miss Honey, but Emma Stone was also linked to the role in early 2020. New Animation Movies 2020 Full Movies English Kids Movies Comedy Movies Cartoon Disney 1981) and Joel (b. Due to the current worldwide situation though, Deadline reports that a filming start date has yet to be set. The movie has already found its Miss Trunchbull in the form of Ralph Fiennes , according to reports, but it has yet to be officially confirmed. 1979), Jon (b.

Unsolved Mysteries: Where are Christopher & Shane? Harry Wormwood. Earlier this year, it was reported that Netflix and Sony were working together on a movie adaptation of Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly's hugely successful Matilda the Musical, which has been playing in London's West End since 2011. Wicked movie: Everything you need to know, Mortal Kombat movie: Everything you need to know, All you need to know about new Scream movie, Castlevania season 4: Everything you need to know, Uncharted movie: Everything you need to know. 1993). Margolyes went on to play Aunt Sponge (another Dahl villainess) in James and the Giant Peach which was also released in 1996. Netflix axes Hilary Swank's Away after one season, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Life as a child is fantastic and happy and exciting and scary. Looking for more TV recommendations and discussion? She is the oldest daughter of Michael and Suzie Wilson, with three elder brothers - Danny (b. Getty Images Danny DeVito. But what else do we know about Matilda the Musical's move to the big screen? Embeth Davidtz as Miss Jennifer Honey. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, New Crown star talks "pressure" of playing Queen, Rebecca ending explained by director Ben Wheatley, Old Guard was bigger than Enola Holmes on Netflix, Kristen Bell to star in new Netflix murder comedy, Rebecca review: A throwback to classic Hollywood, GLOW cast asked Netflix to improve show diversity, Three huge Stranger Things season 4 theories. Mara Wilson, Actress: Matilda. The movie version, to be produced by Working Title, will be directed by the musical's original director Matthew Warchus, with Kelly writing the screenplay. According to a casting call earlier this year, the movie was set to film between August and December 2020. Even if filming does take place later this year, it's unlikely the movie will be released until late 2021 at the earliest.

This documentary commemorated Dahl's 90th birthday and also celebrated his impact as a children's author in popular culture. Matilda is heading back to the big screen, but not how you remember her from the 1996 adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. ENTER CITY, STATE OR ZIP CODE GO. D. Danny DeVito.

Digital Spy now has a newsletter – sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Miriam Margolyes confirmed that she auditioned for the role of Agatha Trunchbull during a filmed interview with Jo Brand for the UK television special Roald Dahl's Revolting Rule Book which was hosted by Richard E. Grant and aired on September 22, 2007. M. Mara Wilson. Cast + Crew; PG, 1 hr 33 min Comedy; Family; Tell us where you are Looking for movie tickets? And in MATILDA we see all elements of childhood shine through by the intentionally ridiculous, over-the-top performances of Danny DeVito (Matilda's Dad), Rhea Perlman (Mom), and Pam Ferris (Ms. Trunchbull, the principal). You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. R. Rhea Perlman. This content is imported from YouTube. Cast.

There's no confirmed release date for the movie yet, but we do know that it will be receiving a cinema release in the UK through Sony, before streaming on Netflix worldwide. Equally, it's not been confirmed whether the worldwide Netflix release will come at the same time as the UK theatrical one. ... Matilda. While the role of the terrifying headmistress was played by Pam Ferris in the 1996 movie, the role has been played by a man throughout the musical's run, including by Doctor Foster's Bertie Carvel in its original run.