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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 15, 2021 0:23:30 GMT
Emma Thompson has been cast in the role. And to my mind, she is too old for it. But hey ho. Hardly! Everything is cast too young these days. She will be excellent I’m sure. |
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Post by nick on Jan 15, 2021 8:41:03 GMT
She's 61 so, as a teacher, she could have retired at 60 but many don't. Seems the right age to me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 9:27:51 GMT
Emma Thompson has been cast in the role. And to my mind, she is too old for it. But hey ho. Yes, by rights Matilda is a school child and it should be a child in the role. |
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Post by sph on Jan 15, 2021 13:23:50 GMT
I always thought the genius of Bertie Carvel's performance on stage was the fact that he had the correct physical stature - broad shouldered, masculine etc - but played the part so delicately and effeminately in manner. It was truly brilliant and completely unexpected.
I'm surprised by the Emma Thompson film casting, but I didn't expect the part to be played by a man on screen as drag roles rarely work in cinema (yes I know there are exceptions).
I think she'll be good!
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Post by imstillhere on Jan 15, 2021 13:47:53 GMT
I think the casting of Thompson is wonderful! Screen is a much more literal form of storytelling and I don't think the theatricality or Carvel's brilliant performance (He should have won the Tony) or any other male actor's performance would have the same effect.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2021 12:49:54 GMT
More casting announced...
Andrea Riseborough as Mrs Wormwood
Stephen Graham as Mr Wormwood
Sindhu Vee as Mrs Phelps
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Apr 1, 2021 16:12:50 GMT
Well whoever said Musicals needed singers anyway?  All joking aside does anyone know if these latest cast additions can carry a tune. Emma Thompson can hold her own and is probably passable enough for Trunchbull and there is a little video out there of Alisha singing for the RTE Christmas show. I've heard Layshana mention she can sing in interviews but never seen anything to back it up and I have no idea what the latest cast members are capable of either. Hopefully it's more of an Into the Woods and less of a Mamma Mia. |
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 1, 2021 17:34:10 GMT
Sindhu Vee is such a great shout for Mrs Phelps - she'll be hilarious!
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Post by Figaro on Apr 12, 2021 16:04:17 GMT
Has thee been any official announcement about the reopening of the show? Tickets are on sale from the 22nd June, but haven't seen any announcement like other shows have done.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jun 9, 2021 14:42:23 GMT
To premiere on Netflix in December 2022
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2021 18:26:00 GMT
To premiere on Netflix in December 2022 Bit of a long wait, but I'm sure it'll fly by. I am really excited and nervous to see how this will work on screen as the stage show is so theatrical. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2021 21:24:10 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 29, 2021 5:45:30 GMT
He is playing Rudolpho
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2021 10:36:24 GMT
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Post by og on May 3, 2022 10:40:13 GMT
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Post by Figaro on May 3, 2022 11:34:48 GMT
I think the plan for a while now has been for a Cinema release in the UK and on Netflix in other countries.
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Post by alicechallice on May 3, 2022 13:09:26 GMT
I think the plan for a while now has been for a Cinema release in the UK and on Netflix in other countries. I've got a feeling it's playing UK cinemas exclusively for 3 weeks and then dropping on Netflix on 23rd Dec. So, similar to other Netflix films which get a cinema release (usually awards contenders) but usually only in select cinemas, I think Matilda will get a full-blown roll out nationwide. |
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Post by WireHangers on May 3, 2022 14:57:01 GMT
Netflix has to release the film in a certain amount of cinemas to be eligible for the Oscars. CODA played in my local cinema just after it was released on Apple TV which obviously went on to win Best Picture this year. |
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Post by Jon on May 3, 2022 18:26:23 GMT
IIRC Sony has UK distribution so it'll be a cinema release here but Netflix overseas.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2022 8:32:20 GMT
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Post by alicechallice on Jun 15, 2022 14:08:21 GMT
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Post by Jon on Jun 15, 2022 14:11:29 GMT
I'm really happy with that trailer but also the fact it's British!!! I don't mind the 1996 film but this feels more like the book tonally.
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 15, 2022 14:49:05 GMT
Not having seen the show (I know, sigh. mia culpa- hangs his head in shame) I have the cast recording so am familiar with the songs but I agree, this looks terrific!
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Post by ceebee on Jun 15, 2022 15:03:45 GMT
This trailer looks fabulous - very excited to see the final version as I have high hopes as a fan of Matthew Warchus, Chris Nightingale and Tim Minchin's various efforts over the years!
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Post by jrj624 on Jun 15, 2022 16:08:29 GMT
I've been lucky enough to see the show multiple times in London and this trailer looks GREAT!! December can't get here fast enough!!
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