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Emma Thompson confirmed to play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda musical film
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**Emma Thompson** (*Nanny McPhee*, *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*) has been confirmed to take on the role of the iconic school headmaster, Miss Trunchbull, from the [***Matilda* musical**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/matilda-the-musical-tickets) and **Roald Dahl** book it was based on. The news squashes rumours that **Ralph Fiennes** (*Strange Days*) would take on the role and comes after it was [**previously announced**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/lashana-lynch-reportedly-cast-as-miss-honey-in-upcoming-matilda-musical-film) that **Lashana Lynch** (*No Time To Die*) was in talks to play Miss Honey.
## Emma Thompson to play Miss Trunchbull in the musical film adaptation of *Matilda*
In the stage version of the musical, the role of Miss Trunchbull is portrayed by a male actor, and for a time, **Ralph Fiennes** ([***The Prince of Egypt***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-prince-of-egypt-tickets)) was hinted at taking on the iconic character. **Emma Thompson**, who is perhaps best known for her roles as Professor Trelawney in the HP film series and recently as Mrs Potts in the live-action remake of *[**Beauty and the Beast**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/beauty-and-the-beast-tickets-london)* (once again starring alongside **Emma Watson**), will now play the evil headmaster and paternal aunt of Miss Honey, it has been announced.
### Who will play *Matilda* in the new musical film?
The six-year-old telekinetic heroine has also been cast for *Matilda The Musical Film*. Set to star in the titular role will be 11-year-old newcomer **Alisha Weir**. She and her castmates will be directed for the big screen by major West End theatre director **Matthew Warchus**, who also directed the original stage adaptation of *Matilda*. The film is co-produced by **Netflix** and **Working Title**.
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