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'''''Matilda the Musical''''' (complete title: '''''Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical'''''<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.filmratings.com/Content/Downloads/cara_rating_bulletin.pdf|title=MPA Ratings}}</ref>) is a 2022 [[musical film|musical]] [[fantasy fiction|fantasy comedy]] film directed by [[Matthew Warchus]] from a screenplay by [[Dennis Kelly]], based on the stage musical [[Matilda the Musical|of the same name]] by Kelly and [[Tim Minchin]], itself based on the 1988 novel ''[[Matilda (novel)|Matilda]]'' by [[Roald Dahl]]. It is the second [[film adaptation]] of the novel, following the [[Matilda (1996 film)|1996 film]]. The film stars Alisha Weir as the [[Matilda Wormwood|title character]], alongside [[Lashana Lynch]], [[Stephen Graham]], [[Andrea Riseborough]], and [[Emma Thompson]]. |
'''''Matilda the Musical''''' (complete title: '''''Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical'''''<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.filmratings.com/Content/Downloads/cara_rating_bulletin.pdf|title=MPA Ratings}}</ref>) is a 2022 [[musical film|musical]] [[fantasy fiction|fantasy comedy]] film directed by [[Matthew Warchus]] from a screenplay by [[Dennis Kelly]], based on the stage musical [[Matilda the Musical|of the same name]] by Kelly and [[Tim Minchin]], itself based on the 1988 novel ''[[Matilda (novel)|Matilda]]'' by [[Roald Dahl]]. It is the second [[film adaptation]] of the novel, following the [[Matilda (1996 film)|1996 film]]. The film stars [[Alisha Weir]] as the [[Matilda Wormwood|title character]], alongside [[Lashana Lynch]], [[Stephen Graham]], [[Andrea Riseborough]], and [[Emma Thompson]]. |
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''Matilda the Musical'' had its world premiere at the [[BFI London Film Festival]] on 5 October 2022, and is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2022, by [[Sony Pictures Releasing International]], and in the United States on 9 December 2022, by [[Netflix]]. The film received positive reviews from critics. |
''Matilda the Musical'' had its world premiere at the [[BFI London Film Festival]] on 5 October 2022, and is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2022, by [[Sony Pictures Releasing International]], and in the United States on 9 December 2022, by [[Netflix]]. The film received positive reviews from critics. |
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On 4 May 2020, it was reported that [[Ralph Fiennes]] was cast as Miss Trunchbull (the role has conventionally been portrayed on stage by male actors).<ref>{{cite web |first=Andreas |last=Wiseman |title=Ralph Fiennes Attached To Play Miss Trunchbull In Netflix & Working Title's 'Matilda' |url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/ralph-fiennes-attached-to-play-miss-trunchbull-in-netflix-working-titles-matilda-1202924872/ |date=May 4, 2020 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=May 13, 2020}}</ref> However, later on 14 January 2021, it was announced that [[Emma Thompson]] would play the character instead, with additional confirmations that [[Lashana Lynch]] was cast as Miss Honey and Alisha Weir was cast in the title role, after giving what Warchus called "an unforgettable audition." Over 200 children were cast as the rest of the student body of Crunchem Hall.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-14 |title=Emma Thompson, Newcomer Alisha Weir to Star in Netflix 'Matilda' Adaptation |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/emma-thompson-newcomer-alisha-weir-to-star-in-netflix-matilda-adaptation |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en}}</ref> In April 2021 it was announced that [[Stephen Graham]], [[Andrea Riseborough]] and [[Sindhu Vee]] would be joining the cast as Mr Wormwood, Mrs Wormwood and Mrs Phelps respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/stephen-graham-sindhu-vee-andrea-riseborough-matilda-1234942304/ |title=Stephen Graham, Sindhu Vee, Andrea Riseborough Join 'Matilda' Cast |date=April 2021 }}</ref> |
On 4 May 2020, it was reported that [[Ralph Fiennes]] was cast as Miss Trunchbull (the role has conventionally been portrayed on stage by male actors).<ref>{{cite web |first=Andreas |last=Wiseman |title=Ralph Fiennes Attached To Play Miss Trunchbull In Netflix & Working Title's 'Matilda' |url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/ralph-fiennes-attached-to-play-miss-trunchbull-in-netflix-working-titles-matilda-1202924872/ |date=May 4, 2020 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=May 13, 2020}}</ref> However, later on 14 January 2021, it was announced that [[Emma Thompson]] would play the character instead, with additional confirmations that [[Lashana Lynch]] was cast as Miss Honey and [[Alisha Weir]] was cast in the title role, after giving what Warchus called "an unforgettable audition." Over 200 children were cast as the rest of the student body of Crunchem Hall.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-14 |title=Emma Thompson, Newcomer Alisha Weir to Star in Netflix 'Matilda' Adaptation |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/emma-thompson-newcomer-alisha-weir-to-star-in-netflix-matilda-adaptation |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en}}</ref> In April 2021 it was announced that [[Stephen Graham]], [[Andrea Riseborough]] and [[Sindhu Vee]] would be joining the cast as Mr Wormwood, Mrs Wormwood and Mrs Phelps respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/stephen-graham-sindhu-vee-andrea-riseborough-matilda-1234942304/ |title=Stephen Graham, Sindhu Vee, Andrea Riseborough Join 'Matilda' Cast |date=April 2021 }}</ref> |
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===Filming=== |
===Filming=== |
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Directed by | Matthew Warchus |
Screenplay by | Dennis Kelly |
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Cinematography | Tat Radcliffe |
Edited by | Melanie Ann Oliver |
Music by | Christopher Nightingale[1] |
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Running time | 117 minutes[2] |
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Sprache | Englisch |
Matilda the Musical (complete title: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical[3]) is a 2022 musical fantasy comedy film directed by Matthew Warchus from a screenplay by Dennis Kelly, based on the stage musical of the same name by Kelly and Tim Minchin, itself based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of the novel, following the 1996 film. The film stars Alisha Weir as the title character, alongside Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Emma Thompson.
Matilda the Musical had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 5 October 2022, and is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing International, and in the United States on 9 December 2022, by Netflix. The film received positive reviews from critics.
Premise
Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
Cast
- Alisha Weir as Matilda Wormwood
- Lashana Lynch as Miss Jennifer Honey
- Emma Thompson as Miss Agatha Trunchbull
- Stephen Graham as Mr. Wormwood
- Andrea Riseborough as Mrs. Wormwood
- Sindhu Vee as Mrs. Phelps
- Lauren Alexandra as The Acrobat
- Carl Spencer as Magnus the Escapologist
- Katherine Kingsley as The Evil Stepmother / Acrobat's Stepsister
Production
Development
On 15 November 2013, it was reported that Matthew Warchus and Dennis Kelly, who served as director and writer, respectively, for the musical Matilda the Musical, based on Roald Dahl's novel Matilda, would return for a film adaptation.[4] In June 2016, Tim Minchin confirmed that a film adaptation of Matilda the Musical was in development, which he said "will probably be made in the next 4 or 5 years".[5] Mara Wilson, who previously starred in the 1996 film adaptation of the novel directed by Danny DeVito, said, "Maybe if they made it into a movie, I could have a cameo, but that's for them to decide."[6] On 27 November 2018, Netflix was revealed to be adapting Matilda as an animated series, which would be part of an "animated event series" along with other Roald Dahl books such as The BFG, The Twits, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.[7] In November 2019, Danny DeVito said that he "always wanted to" develop a sequel to Matilda,[8] adding that a potential sequel could star Matilda's own child, due to Wilson having grown up after the film's release.[8] On 28 January 2020, it was reported that Working Title Films would produce the film, while Netflix will distribute the film via streaming, and Sony Pictures Releasing, who previously distributed the 1996 film through its TriStar Pictures banner, would handle theatrical and home video exclusively in the UK through the same banner.[9][10] It was also confirmed that Warchus and Kelly were still involved with the project.[10] Ellen Kane, who worked with choreographer Peter Darling on the stage production, would choreograph.
Casting
On 4 May 2020, it was reported that Ralph Fiennes was cast as Miss Trunchbull (the role has conventionally been portrayed on stage by male actors).[11] However, later on 14 January 2021, it was announced that Emma Thompson would play the character instead, with additional confirmations that Lashana Lynch was cast as Miss Honey and Alisha Weir was cast in the title role, after giving what Warchus called "an unforgettable audition." Over 200 children were cast as the rest of the student body of Crunchem Hall.[12] In April 2021 it was announced that Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and Sindhu Vee would be joining the cast as Mr Wormwood, Mrs Wormwood and Mrs Phelps respectively.[13]
Filming
Production for Matilda the Musical was set to take place between August and December 2020 at Shepperton Studios, but was postponed to the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][14] The film began principal photography on 3 May 2021 in Ireland.[15]
Music
On 15 November 2013, Tim Minchin, who previously wrote songs for the musical, was in talks to create new songs for the film,[4] and in 2020, he was confirmed to do so.[10] To be precise, shortly after the premiere on 5 October, it was revealed that Minchin wrote a new closing number. It was also announced that some of the songs from the stage version will not be featured in the movie to keep a runtime of 117 minutes. Christopher Nightingale also composed original incidental music to underscore the film just like he did in the stage version.
The film's soundtrack album, containing both the songs and Nightingale's score, will be released worldwide on 18 November 2022 digitally and 9 December 2022 on physical CD.[1]
Release
Matilda the Musical had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 5 October 2022, and is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom by Sony Pictures Releasing through its TriStar Pictures banner,[9][16] on 25 November 2022. The film is set to be released in the United States and internationally on 9 December 2022, before streaming on Netflix on Christmas Day 2022.[9][17] Sony Pictures is also distributing the film's home media release in the UK.[9]
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8/10.[18] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 67 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[19]
References
- ^ a b Major, Michael (5 October 2022). "MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Soundtrack to Be Released in November". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ^ "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)". Irish Film Classification Office. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "MPA Ratings" (PDF).
- ^ a b Gilbert, Ryan (15 November 2013). "Tony Winner Dennis Kelly to Pen Screenplay for New Matilda Movie Musical Adaptation". Broadway.com. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Tim Minchin Reveals Plans for MATILDA US Tour, Film?". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions : Mara Wilson Writes Stuff". marawilsonwritesstuff.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
- ^ “Netflix's new Roald Dahl animated series 'reimagines' Matilda and Willy Wonka”. The Mirror. Retrieved 9 March 2019
- ^ a b Danny DeVito "Always Wanted" to Make Matilda 2, Shares Sequel Idea ComicBook, November 25, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2022
- ^ a b c d e Wiegand, Chris (17 January 2020). "New Matilda movie in works from director of West End musical". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ a b c Masters, Kim (28 January 2020). "Netflix, Sony Team for 'Matilda' Movie Based on Stage Musical (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (4 May 2020). "Ralph Fiennes Attached To Play Miss Trunchbull In Netflix & Working Title's 'Matilda'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Emma Thompson, Newcomer Alisha Weir to Star in Netflix 'Matilda' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Stephen Graham, Sindhu Vee, Andrea Riseborough Join 'Matilda' Cast". April 2021.
- ^ Harms, Talaura (19 July 2021). "Netflix Halts Production for Matilda Musical Adaptation Amid U.K. COVID-19 Outbreak". playbill.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Matilda - Production Listing". Productionlist.com. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- ^ Earl, William (9 June 2021). "'Matilda' Musical Film Adaptation Set for U.K. Theatrical Run in 2022". Variety. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (15 June 2022). "'Matilda' Trailer: Emma Thompson Is Unrecognizable as Monstrous Miss Trunchbull in Roald Dahl Musical". IndieWire. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Matilda (2022)". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
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