Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir) is a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination — and the worst parents in the world. While her parents (Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough) content themselves with trashy TV and dodgy money-making schemes, she loves to lose herself in the pages of her beloved books. Where they are loud, selfish and unkind she is a quiet observer, thinking up small and cheeky acts of rebellion and revenge.

On meeting her inspirational teacher, Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch), Matilda is encouraged and begins conjuring her own fantastical tales. Excited to attend Crunchem Hall, Matilda is surprised to find the school is an ominous and oppressive place led by the huge and villainous Miss Trunchbull (Emma Thompson).

As well as kind Miss Honey, the bright lights among the meanness are story-loving librarian, Mrs. Phelps (Sindhu Vee), and Matilda’s newfound school friends. Filled with an overwhelming sense of justice, Matilda dares to take a stand for what is right and teach Trunchbull a lesson she won’t forget.

Family Musical Based on Book Remake Kids

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  Lashana Lynch

  ... Miss Honey

  The Woman King, Captain Marvel

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  Emma Thompson

  ... Miss Trunchbull

  The Sheep Detectives, Dead of Winter

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  Alisha Weir

  ... Matilda

  Abigail, Abigail

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  Stephen Graham

  Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

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  Andrea Riseborough

  Goodbye June, Lee

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  Sindhu Vee

  That Christmas, Picture This

Who is making Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical – Crew List

A look at Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matthew Warchus last helmed Pride and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The film's writer Dennis Kelly last penned Together and Black Sea.

Director

Matthew Warchus

Screenwriter

Dennis Kelly

Producers

Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner

Production – What we know about the Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

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Key Facts

• Netflix will release the film across the world [excluding the UK and Ireland] this Holiday Season. Sony Pictures U.K. and Tristar Pictures will release the film in UK and Ireland exclusively in cinemas on December 2, 2022 (6/26/2022).
• This is specifically based on the Matilda the Musical which played both on the West End and Broadway.
• Lashana Lynch will play the kind teacher Miss Honey who encourages Matilda and her gifts (1/10/2021).
• Based on the Roald Dahl classic book.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2022

Completed

Changed Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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