“Once upon a time there was a little girl who was trapped. This is the story of her great escape,” we’re advised in a new trailer for “Matilda the Musical.” The adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel of the identical title sees Alisha Weir (“Darklands”) taking over the titular position — and taking over Miss Trunchbull. Oscar winner Emma Thompson performs the abusive headmistress of Matilda’s college. “I like troublemakers,” she says. “They make such a lovely sound when they snap.”
Tired of being bullied at dwelling and by Ms. Trunchbull in school, Matilda launches a revolt in opposition to the headmistress, which is aided by her telekinesis. The voracious reader additionally finds consolation in the pages of books and in the classroom of Miss Honey (Lashana Lynch, “The Woman King”), her type and nurturing instructor.
Mara Wilson led a 1996 movie primarily based on “Matilda.”
The stage model of “Matilda the Musical” has received Tony and Olivier awards. This display screen adaptation opens in theaters December 9 and launches on Netflix December 25.
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