MATILDA movie musical confirmed.

WhatsOnStage has confirmed that a movie adaption of Tim Minchin’s musical MATILDA is due to begin production this year.

The movie will be directed by Matthew Warchus and a casting call has gone out to find the titular character. 

Who would you like to see in the movie adaption?

I wonder if they will keep Trunchbull played by a performer in drag for the film. Why do I feel like in this moment of female empowerment, casting a man in the part in the film might be met with some strange controversy?

I'm fairly certain (I've been looking into the show) that amateurs are given the choice to cast the role male or female.

I'm not super excited about this one. I wasn't to impressed with the show when I saw it. Which was upsetting because I really liked the cast album. 

I think somebody more along the lines of Colin Firth will be eyed for the lead. It's a predominantly British smaller budget production think Bridget Jones/Everybody's talking about Jamie type casting. I'd love to see Emily Blunt as Miss Honey she would be perfect for the role probably even equally as good for Mrs Wormwood. Dare I even suggest Kendrick as Honey?

Updated On: 1/17/20 at 10:07 AM

Wow! I thought it was dead! But yay!!

Bertie Carvel as Trunchbull or nah. I would love Hayley Atwell as Miss Honey if she can sing the role.

Laura Osnes for Ms. Honey. 

Call_me_jorge said: "I’d love for them to bring back Bertie for this."

 

Me too. He was excellent.

Kad, I think the thing about this role is that it is played by a man. I think it would take something away from it if it were played by a woman. JMO

 

If they do cast a woman as Trunchbull, watch them cast Meryl. LOL