Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly’s Matilda The Musical is due for full streaming release set for December 25. Newcomer Alisha Weir stars in the title role opposite Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull.

Watch the first official trailer for the upcoming release here.

The film follows the story of Matilda Wormwood, a precocious 5-year-old girl with a love of books and learning who is unappreciated by her parents and persecuted by her monstrous headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. But Matilda soon discovers she has a special power within her: the ability to move objects with her mind. With the help of her kind-hearted teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda takes a stand against those who don’t value education or imagination and fights for what’s right.

The movie features an all-star cast, including Alex Sharp as Mr. Wormwood, Kacey Musgraves as Mrs. Wormwood, Raphael Sbarge as Michael Wormwood, and Lashana Lynch as Mrs. Phelps. The trailer gives us a first look at Weir in action as Matilda, and she looks perfectly precocious in the role. We also get glimpses of Thompson in full Trunchbull mode, complete with muscular arms and a severe scowl.

The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book was first staged in 2010, winning 7 Olivier Awards (including Best New Musical) and 5 Tony Awards (including Best Book of a Musical). It features catchy tunes like “Naughty” and “When I Grow Up”, which are sure to get stuck in your head after watching the trailer. With its star-studded cast and beloved source material, Netflix’s Matilda The Musical adaptation is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages.

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