The New "Matilda the Musical" Trailer Spotlights Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey

The new full-length trailer for Netflix's "Matilda the Musical" is here, and it features Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, and the young Alisha Weir stepping into the iconic roles of Miss Trunchbull, Miss Honey, and Matilda — but this time, with music! The trailer, which released on Oct. 13 and clocks in at just over two minutes, gives a sneak peek at a few of the youthful songs that will keep you hooked throughout the film.

The musical — and 1996 cult-classic film — is based on Roald Dahl's story about the titular 5-year-old, who uses her powers of telekinesis to overcome bullies, including her parents and her school's principal. The film was helmed by Matthew Warchus, who also directed the stage musical. Original playwright Dennis Kelly will adapt the screenplay, with original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The film will get an exclusive theatrical release in the UK through Sony's TriStar Pictures, with Netflix distributing it worldwide online.

Lashana Lynch, who played Nomi in "No Time To Die," plays Miss Honey, the beloved teacher, who is one of the few to encourage Matilda and her powerful gifts. She was previously played by Embeth Davidtz in the feature film adaptation.

Judging by the trailer, the adaption is poised to be as fabulously colorful as HBO Max's rendition of Dahl's "The Witches." Ahead, check out "Matilda the Musical"'s release date, cast, trailer, and more.

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"Matilda the Musical" Trailer

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"Matilda the Musical" Teaser

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"Matilda the Musical" Cast

"Matilda the Musical" Cast

It was first revealed that Lynch will portray Miss Honey in the film, followed by the Jan. 15 confirmation that Thompson will play formidable headteacher Miss Trunchbull.

Academy Award winner Ralph Fiennes was originally in talks for the part, as the character of Trunchbull is actually played by a man in theater productions of "Matilda the Musical." However, Netflix's movie musical landed on Thompson for the role. "We haven't had to build the appearance of Trunchbull as a woman before!" director Matthew Warchus told the Daily Mail.

"Matilda the Musical" also stars Weir as Matilda Wormwood. Andrea Riseborough and Stephen Graham will play Mrs. and Mr. Wormwood, respectively.

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"Matilda the Musical" Plot

"Matilda the Musical" Plot

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, "Matilda the Musical" follows a young girl with telekinetic powers and a great love for reading. She attends a school run by an abusive headmistress called Miss Trunchbull but finds that she can use her powers to fight back against both Miss Trunchbull and her cruel parents. She winds up developing a close bond with a kind teacher named Miss Honey.

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"Matilda the Musical" Release Date

"Matilda the Musical" Release Date

"Matilda the Musical" will be released on Netflix on Dec. 25, 2022.