• The 66th BFI London Film Festival will open with “Matilda the Musical”.
• Matilda is based on the same-named Roald Dahl novel. 
• In the Netflix version of Matilda, Alisha Weir plays the role for the first time.

As per media, the 66th BFI London Film Festival, which will take place from October 5 to October 16, will open with “Matilda the Musical,” based on the same-named Roald Dahl novel.

In the Netflix version of Matilda, Alisha Weir plays the role for the first time. Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Sindhu Vee also star.

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According to the media, the original music and lyrics were written by Tim Minchin, and screenwriter Dennis Kelly adapted the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Royal Shakespeare Company play for the big screen.

The film is produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title and Jon Finn and Luke Kelly of The Roald Dahl Story Company. Matthew Warchus, who has won a Tony Award, is in charge of directing the movie. He also created and directed the stage show in London’s West End and on Broadway.

Warchus commented on the event and said, “What a delight to be opening this tremendous film festival with singing, dancing, green hair and chocolate cake. It’s a real honour to be sharing this joyful and empowering tale of a little girl’s courage and compassion at such a prestigious event. “

Matilda Wormwood’s Roald Dahl novel. parents watch trashy TV and engage in shady money-making schemes in “Matilda the Musical.” Matilda’s teacher, Miss Honey, inspires her to create fantastical stories. Matilda is excited to attend Crunchem Hall, but the school is oppressive and led by Miss Trunchbull.

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Tricia Tuttle told the media, “Like so many people who have been lucky enough to see it, I am a massive fan of this original stage musical, with Tim Minchin’s infectiously brilliant songs bringing new depth to a classic of children’s literature. With screenwriter Dennis Kelly, Matthew Warchus has smartly adapted his own production for the screen with absolute verve and gusto. And what a cast: Alisha Weir is a revelation as Matilda; Emma Thompson is a chillingly nasty Trunchbull and Lashana Lynch’s Miss Honey will melt your heart. “